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

Friday, March 9, 2001 | 2:03 a.m.

1st Race -- Disguys Dalimit - Draws inside box for downhill opener, Gomez aboard Carava trainee, should get good inside stalking trip in this. Naughty Nacho - Baze tabbed for Baffert trainee, draws outside post, should be part of the mix throughout. Value Play -- Retired Habit

2nd Race -- J. Harmon - Baze onFrankel trainee, draws good post for the 7-panel outing, respect connections here. Dinnerathepalms - Maiden-breaker getting long in the tooth, Pincay/Spawr team keeps plugging away, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Three Guns

3rd Race -- Spainbird - Irish-bred draws tough box for turf route here, McCarron aboard this one-of-two McAnally-trained 'hidden entry' runners, rider selection key. Coastal Crime - One-of-two young Canani-trained 'hidden entry' here, Espinoza aboard, good post, should be a factor in this. Value Play -- R Mclennen

4th Race -- Holy Jo - Draws good outside box for sprint distance, Espinoza scales Silva trainee, fits this low-level claiming race. Lovebudd's Brass - Draws extreme outside post, Flores atop Garcia trainee, should be part of the mix throughout. Value Play -- Pam's Request

5th Race -- Pirate's Sword - McCarron aboard Dollace trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post going the sprint distance, respect connetions. Departure Time - Draws good outside post, Delahoussaye aboard Gaines trainee for owners Harris Farms, Inc., should sit a good trip for graduation attempt. Value Play -- Crescendo

6th Race -- Spain - Breeders' Cup Distaff champ is back in top form, Espinoza again for Team Lukas, deserves top billing in Grade I event. Feverish - Mare is tough competitior, Delahoussaye again on Hendricks trainee for owners Wygod, she will be tough to run down in this. Value Play -- Lovellon--Gourmet Girl entry

7th Race -- Royal Hill - British-bred runner draws good inner post for the turf mile, Espinoza on Hess trainee, good spot for action. Kaafih Homm - Irish-bred competitive at this level, draws good post, Flores on Vienna trainee, a factor. Value Play -- Aima

8th Race -- Golden Ballet - Tough filly is the 'one-to-beat' in this Grade I Oaks, draws good post, McCarron on Sahadi trainee, much to like. Flute - Training at Hollypark, Espinoza on Frankel trainee for owners Juddmonte Farms, trainer means business when he sends them over. Value Play -- Affluent

9th Race -- Commander Lee - Draws good post for the mile finale, Pincay scales Hess trainee, should get good trip for graduation in maiden-claimer. Old Richmond - Gomez aboard Gaines trainee, gets good box, nightcap diploma not out of realm here. Value Play -- Two Out Rally