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

Friday, March 16, 2001 | 10:54 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- My Bouquet - Training at Hollypark, Gomez aboard Dollace trainee, needs prompt start from rail post in short dash opener. Bella Faccia - Draws next to top pick, hustling Espinoza on Litt trainee, should be in the mix throughout in this maiden-claimer. Value Play -- Exnessie

2nd Race -- Congaree - Comes here off big effort, Espinoza on this one-of-two Baffert-trained 'hidden entry', promising colt stretches out in this. Special Times - Stevens scales this Baffert trainee for owners Golden Eagle Farm, another promising runner from high-profile barn, a factor. Value Play -- Sudden Glory

3rd Race -- La Feminn - Encountered suicide pace and held runner up in last, trys downhill run now, Solis again on Mandella trainee, could be gone here. Go Go - Victorious in last go-round, Delahoussaye repeats on Stute trainee, might run down top pick again. Value Play -- Kinky Kinky

4th Race -- Moonlit Moment - Another Pincay/Spawr production, draws good post for sprint run, well spotted in this starter allowance outing. Classic Tizzy - Training at Hollypark, Solis scales Sise trainee, draws just outside top pick, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Steel Courage

5th Race -- Kimora - Hustling Espinoza aboard Sadler trainee, needs to overcome outside post in this mile outing, good spot for action. Winning Genes - Ships across town for this, Solis on another Sise trainee, also needs a good trip from post start. Value Play -- Aussie Girl

6th Race -- Catz - Irish-bred draws good post in full field in turf mile outing, Delahoussaye back on Gallagher trainee, makes late impact. Angel Song - Draws just outside top pick in middle of gate, Solis atop Mandella trainee, another that should be late on the scene. Value Play -- Back Seat Babe

7th Race -- Point Given - Top West coast Derby prospect finally makes season debut, Stevens/Baffert team, talented runner may need one, but, trainer knows how to get them ready at first asking. Gold Trader - Another high-profile trainer sending Derby prospect here, Flores scales Lukas trainee for owner Overbrook Farm, draws good post, test run for Louisville ticket. Value Play -- I Love Silver

8th Race -- Baltoro - McCarron aboard Gonzlaez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, lands good spot for the maiden sprint, respect connections. Distribute - Draws just inside top pick, Flores on Baffert trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, adds blinkers for fast start from inside post. Value Play -- Corporation

9th Race -- Simply Caldo - Draws good rail post in full field for route outing, Enriquez aboard West trainee, should get the catbird trip in this. Soul Warrior - Draws next to top pick here, hustling Pedroza on Canani trainee, another that should get a good trip in this. Value Play -- Media Beach

10th Race -- Hares - Training at Hollypark, draws good rail post for turf mile finale, Stevens takes Drysdale trainee, should graduate in this spot. Kudos - Delahoussaye sticks around to ride Mandella trainee for owners Moss, sets up to get a good trip, Kudos diploma? Value Play -- Sharp Life