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

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001 | 10:39 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Vito Corleone -- Flores on Stute trainee, draws good spot here, adds blinkers for this downhill opener. Gobi Dan -- Draws good middle box, Delahoussaye aboard Gallagher trainee, only runner in allowance-claiming field up for a tag. Value Play -- Holdthehelm

2nd Race -- Cee's Elegance -- Cross entered in Saturday's Cal Cup card, McCarron on Robbins trainee, gets the nod if she goes in this. Eurolink Raindance -- Irish-bred draws alongside top pick, Baze aboard Cecil trainee, should get a good trip here. Value Play -- Sea Reel

3rd Race -- Western Love -- Draws good post in full field of sprinting claimers, Baze on Baffert trainee for owners Friendly, backers will Love Western with a victory. Mining Plan -- Solis sits Dutton trainee, draws alongside top pick, could trip out in this. Value Play -- Genie Magic

4th Race -- One Hundred Slews -- Baze takes this McAnally trainee, draws good post for the sprint distance, good spot for action. Peter's Pond -- Training at Hollypark, Gomez aboard Mitchell trainee, always a threat at this level and trip. Value Play -- Audacious Explorer

5th Race -- Prospective Angel -- Solis astride Sise trainee, will need a crafty ride in this spot, Angel is Prospective winner here. Hot Kitty -- Gomez atop Walsh trainee, draws good post for the claiming sprint, Kitty could be too Hot to handle in this. Value Play -- Youmakemethorbaby

6th Race -- Contexte -- Training at Hollypark, Desormeaux aboard Frankel trainee, draws extreme outside post in downhill run. Thundering West -- Draws just inside top pick, Flores takes Lavine trainee, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Seven Jillion

7th Race -- Millennium Wind -- Kentucky Derby participant returns here, Pincay again on Hofmans trainee, solid runner will be tough if ready. I Love Silver -- Stout stretch runner draws good inside box for mile feature, should make impact if fires closing kick, Delahoussaye stays on Greenman trainee. Value Play -- Blade Prospector

8th Race -- Offensive Play -- McCarron on maiden-claimer for trainer McAnally, needs a crafty ride for route nightcap from outside post, respect connections. Truly's Teddy -- Delahoussaye on Van Berg trainee, draws good inner post here, might get the graduation trip. Value Play -- Intercosproblem