Ralph Siraco’s selections for Saturday’s races at Del Mar
Friday, July 20, 2001 | 11:15 a.m.
Saturday card
1st Race -- Accell - Draws good post for 7-panel opener, Berrio aboard Avila trainee, adds blinkers for this. Hazel Louise - Enriquez atop West trainee, productive team draws good outer post, either Hazel or Louise will do. Value Play -- Superget
2nd Race -- Green Flash - Part of Wygod-owned coupled entry with Smart Start, Desormeaux/Hendricks here, Flores/Canani there, double graduation threat. Roam Free - Draws good outer post for the sprint distance, Delahoussaye aboard Frankel trainee for owner Juddmonte Farm, Free diploma? Value Play -- Aim For The Moon
3rd Race -- Song Of Summer - Gomez scales Dollace trainee, draws good box for the sprint allowance-claimer, appropriately named for seaside season. Princess Belle - Flores takes this Baffert trainee, draws good post for this, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Sea Reel
4th Race -- Hollycombe - Draws good post for the 7-panel outing, Stevens atop Gonzalez trainee for owner Toffan, fits this one just right. Lexicon - Quick runner must carry speed extra furlong, Desormeaux returns on Mandella trainee for owners Moss, sans blinkers for this. Value Play -- Stormy Jack
5th Race -- Such Charisma - Draws good middle post for full field in turf route, Pincay gets the best from Hess trainee, will make late impact. Heritage Hall - Irish-bred draws tricky post, Smith astride Shirreffs trainee, takes blinkers off for this. Value Play -- Mr. Steve
6th Race -- Dubai Touch - Part of coupled Godolphin Racing, Inc. entry with Dubai Edition, trainer Harty puts Flores here, Delahoussaye there, Dubai double threat. Saturday Hero - Hustling Espinoza tabbed on this one-of-two Baffert-trained 'hidden entry' here, draws good post, barn keeps marching out the babies. Value Play -- Sugar Babe
7th Race -- Davinci - Desormeaux on Cassidy trainee, draws good post for sprint distance, likes the beach scene. Christmas Boy - Baze/Sadler team, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post here, might be Christmas in the summer. Value Play -- Count Of The Knight
8th Race -- Tranquility Lake - Top turf mare lands favorite role for Grade I grass stakes, Delahoussaye on Canani trainee for owners Wygod, one to beat. High Walden - Hails from the dangerous Frankel barn, Solis atop, versatile filly might get catbird trip, respect connections for upset. Value Play -- Janet
9th Race -- Courageous Brandon - Draws good middle post in full field of maiden-claimers, Flores on Lewis trainee, productive jockey-trainer combo. Will's Wings - Draws extreme outside post, Smith aboard Harrington trainee, Will's maiden spread Wings to win? Value Play -- Go Calif Go
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