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

Friday, Aug. 24, 2001 | 9:32 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Bounty Bay -- Gomez scales Canani trainee for owners Wygod, needs crafty trip from post draw for the mile run, Bounty may pay off in opener. Foreign Affairs -- Draws good rail post, Pincay atop Spawr trainee, should get a golden trip for diploma try. Value Play -- Bush Triumph

2nd Race -- Kravis -- Draws good box for route outing, Flores aboard Hofmans trainee, good spot for action. Naughty Nacho -- Ships down from Anita for this, Solis takes Garcia trainee, should get catbird trip. Value Play -- Wing On Wing

3rd Race -- Jacquie's Delight -- Hustling Espinoza aboard Dominguez trainee, draws good spot, Jacquie's could be backers Delight. Honestly Agitated -- One of twoGreenman-trained 'hidden entries' here, Desormeaux gets the call, maiden-claiming graduation forthcoming? Value Play -- Present Regal

4th Race -- Mr. Wonderful -- Nakatani atop Baffert trainee for owners Friendly, draws good post for the sprint distance, connections always dangerous. Sudden Bluff -- Trainer Jory tabs Pincay for this, draws alongside top pick, rider in saddle says enough. Value Play -- Hombre Rapido

5th Race -- Pearl Hunt -- Solis tabbed by co-owner and trainer Mayberry, needs prompt start of full field in short sprint, respect connections with babies. Forest Fantasy -- Draws just inside top pick, McCarron scales Hofmans trainee, well bred and solid connections. Value Play -- Tamarack Bay

6th Race -- Venus Genus -- Desormeaux aboard Hines trainee, well spotted and good post for the sprint claimer, should be in the mix throughout. Peter's Pond -- Hard knocking runner should be competitive at this level, Gomez atop Mitchell trainee, draws good outside box for this. Value Play -- J.T.'s Song

7th Race -- Kudos -- Suffered meltdown on fast pace and held well in last, Delahoussaye returns on this one of two Mandella trainees, Kudos to team here. Timboroa -- British-bred is one of threeFrankel trainees and uncoupled from other pair, Pincay aboard, only supplement in race. Value Play -- Cagney

8th Race -- The Heebster -- Draws good post for stretchout here, Desormeaux aboard Hess horse, should get a good trip for solid run. Sugar Free -- Smith back on Jory trainee, another that should make impact in this, sweet victory for backers if she wins. Value Play ---- J Vivendi

9th Race -- Coke's Tribute -- Came to life at seaside, Pincay again on Spawr trainee, adds blinkers for this. Mr. Scott Man -- Gomez atop Mitchell trainee, needs clear sailing from inner post sprinting here, Scott may like Coke. Value Play -- Stage West

10th Race -- Kalhi Maggie -- Draws good rail post for full field of claimers in turf route, Solis scales Sise trainee, candidate for catbird trip. Desdemona -- Irish-bred draws decent box, Flores aboard Jory trainee, good as any in wide open finale. Value Play -- Matanah