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

Thursday, July 26, 2001 | 9:30 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Tony's Royalty - Draws good box for sprint opener, Pincay aboard another Spawr trainee, team tested tough. Daunting - Delahoussaye atop Harte trainee, draws inner post, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Our Magistrate

2nd Race -- Avenue Of Rich's -- Hustling Pedroza on Carava trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, draws good outside post, connections are right for seaside. Classic Run -- Solis aboard Dutton-owned and trained runner, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post sprinting here, free sailing makes a factor. Value Play -- Mister Party

3rd Race -- Salish Bull -- Solis takes Dutrow, Jr. trainee, draws good rail post for mile outing, should get the catbird trip in this. Timely Stitch -- Draws right alongside top pick, Pincay takes Mitchell trainee, another who should get a good trip in this. Value Play -- Media Beach

4th Race -- Tikreet -- Draws good spot for turf route, Pincay aboard Frankel trainee, should make late impact in this. Stetson Lady -- Hustling Espinoza atop Mitchell trainee, draws next to top pick, mare always runs her race. Value Play -- Mind For Gold

5th Race -- Barb's Colony -- Draws good middle post for short dash, Solis scales Sise trainee, tough combo in baby races. Natalie E. -- Flores atop Lewis trainee, draws just inside top pick, trainer also has a piece of this one. Value Play -- Chancy's Toss

6th Race -- Chaffee's Prospect -- Draws good box in full field sprinting here, Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, should be part of this mix throughout. Word Of Advice -- Flores scales Canani trainee, draws inner spot, will need aid of good trip in this. Value Play -- Fortifier

7th Race -- Touch Of The Blues -- French-bred lands good spot in turf mile feature, Stevens takes over on Drysdale trainee, should bounce back for Hollypark failure. Spinelessjellyfish -- McCarron again on Sahadi trainee, draws good spot, hard knocker hails from tough team. Value Play -- King Slayer

8th Race -- Bob's Bundle -- Baze aboard Sadler trainee, draws good post for full nightcap maiden-claimer sprint, Bob could produce graduation Bundle. Cryptic Witch -- Desormeaux on Glatt trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post, may put spell on field for diploma. Value Play -- Brooklyn Road