Ralph Siraco’s selections for Saturday’s races at Del Mar

Friday, Aug. 3, 2001 | 10:28 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Vitesse -- McCarron scales Hofmans trainee, draws good post for sprint opener, adds blinkers to the package for this. Constraint -- Nakatani aboard this one-of-two Baffert-trained 'hidden entries' for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, draws alongside top pick, dangerous barn. Value Play -- The Count

2nd Race -- Guise Cliff -- Solis sits Frankel trainee for owner Juddmonte Farms, draws good box for turf route, conditions are right. Gin Running -- Draws rail post here, Blanc back and takes Mandella trainee, should get the trip to come Running. Value Play -- Siptitz Heights

3rd Race -- Special Times -- Nakatani aboard one-of-two Baffert-trained 'hidden entries' here for owner Golden Eagle Farm, draws good post in tough heat, gets trip? Palmeiro -- One was considered for Derby trail, freshened and returns here, Solis scales Sadler trainee for owners Moss, might need one though. Value Play ---- Kinshasa

4th Race -- Janadel -- Irish-bred part of Godolphin Racing, Inc.-owned and Harty-trained coupled entry with Sunray Spirit, Smith here, Flores there, double threat. Requesto -- Part of Thoroughbred Corporation-owned coupled entry with Different Class, Nakatani/Baffert here, Baze/Mandella there, another potent pair. Value Play -- Weed Runner

5th Race -- Chatting -- Flores atop Canani trainee, draws good post for turf mile, should sit solid trip here. Royal Hill -- British-bred draws good middle box, Desormeaux on Hess trainee, should make late impact here. Value Play -- Another Star

6th Race -- Diamond Ruby -- Draws good spot for full field of maidens at sprint distance, Pincay aboard Mandella trainee, gem graduation here? My Name Is Sue -- McCarron takes Ellis trainee for owner Hughes, draws alongside top pick, diploma may read Sue here. Value Play -- Testament

7th Race -- Tempera -- Impressive filly hails from Godolphin Racing, Inc., Flores returns on Harty trainee, freshman gal could be something special. Georgia's Storm -- McCarron returns on Inda trainee for Grade III engagement, draws good box, should give top pick a good run here. Value Play -- Roaring Blaze

8th Race -- Mcadam -- Desormeaux tabbed by trainer Glatt here, draws good post for route outing, well spotted for solid effort. Stabilizer -- Draws good inside box, top jock Solis aboard, should get a catbird trip in this spot. Value Play -- Daring General

9th Race -- Bilbaino -- Baze astride Sadler trainee, draws good post in full claiming field at sprint distance, should be a factor throughout. Arizona Superstar -- Draws middle post, Desormeaux aboard Hess trainee, dangerous combo here. Value Play -- Hilltown

10th Race -- Mr. Steve -- Draws good rail post in full field of turf mile finale, Solis astride young Canani trainee, good chance to trip out here. Turkish Prize -- Pincay returns on hard knocking Mandella trainee, well spotted here, always throws in competitive performance. Value Play -- Jag G