Ralph Siraco’s selections for Friday’s races at Santa Anita

Thursday, March 8, 2001 | 9:10 a.m.

1st Race -- Storm Signal - Training at Hollypark, Delahoussaye aboard Bray trainee for owners Wygod, adds blinkers for maiden opener. La Ronge - Stevens scales Drysdale trainee, draws good middle post for mile run, should get a good trip for graduation attempt. Value Play -- Native Colony

2nd Race -- Lady Di Huntley - Tough filly going good right now, Pincay/ Spawr team, faces another test here. Feng Shui - Baze again on Baffert trainee, draws good outside post for the sprint outing, should be in the mix throughout. Value Play -- Tora Jo

3rd Race -- Subpoena - Flores atop Ellis trainee, draws good spot in this, lasix and nasal strip here. Bullet Buzz - Stevens aboard Hess-owned & trained runner, draws good box for this, Buzz could be the bullseye Bullet here. Value Play -- Colonial Warrior

4th Race -- Re Vote - Delahoussaye on Cassidy trainee for owners Southern Nevada Racing Stable, Inc., draws good post, Vote may be re-maiden-claimed. Mellow Miss - Draws just outside top pick, Flores aboard Lewis trainee, fits best for graduation attempt in maiden-claimer. Value Play -- Peninsula Heritage

5th Race -- Mining For Fun - Top jock Pincay on Dutton trainee, draws good post for the mile run, should sit a good stalking trip in this. Huggy Boy - Draws just alongside top pick, should be part of flight throughout, Boy might get repeat Huggy in winners circle. Value Play -- Merchandiser

6th Race -- Amersham - McCarron scales Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, draws good post for the sprint outing, respect connections here. J.T.'s Song - Been knocking on diploma door, didn't like trip in last, draws outside post now, should be a factor. Value Play -- Busted Out

7th Race -- Heads Will Roll - British-bred runner training at Hollypark, one-of-two Frankel-trained 'hidden entry' here, Solis aboard with a good post. Elaine's Angel - Draws just inside top pick, Stevens aboard Dutton-trained and co-owned runner, should go well in this turf spot. Value Play -- Haitian Vacation

8th Race -- Sterling Idea - Desormeaux scales Cerin trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, draws good spot in maiden-claimer, Idea is to get Sterling diploma. Jean's Lucky One - Draws good post for nighcap dash, Nakatani on Vienna trainee, Jean may be the Lucky One here. Value Play -- Rose Of The Desert