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

Friday, Nov. 2, 2001 | 12:34 p.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Broke The Slump -- Delahoussaye atop O'Neill trainee, draws well in opening Cal Cup event, if it' ain't Broke then The Slump is on. Lil Sister Stich -- Pincay astride Lage trainee, needs crafty trip from outer post in turf route, good run could sew it up for Sister here. Value Play -- Bimbo's Kiss

2nd Race -- Officer -- Well, trainer Baffert entered this guy on Wednesday, just suffered first career loss in Breeders' Cup Juvenile on Saturday, so, if he goes with new rider Stevens we will give him top billing. Yougottawanna -- Part of Hollendorfer-trained coupled entry with Surprized, Pincay here, Desormeaux there, double threat if top one doesn't go. Value Play -- Pick Of The Valley

3rd Race -- Stormy Jack -- Espinoza stays on this Baffert trainee, enough gas here to set up closing kick, makes last impact. Men's Exclusive -- Hard-knocking gelding should be in the mix throughout, Pincay fits Ward trainee best, never count out senior team. Value Play -- Ceeband

4th Race -- White Cloud -- Ships down from Bay Meadows for this, McCarron gets call on Severinsen trainee, rider choice says serious contender. Mr. Steve -- Solis scales Canani trainee, draws good box in full field, should be sitting in good spot throughout. Value Play -- As We Know It

5th Race -- Calista's Star -- Draws good inner post for route outing, McCarron atop Greenman trainee, should get the catbird trip here. Fragrant Cloud -- Draws good rail box, Solis on Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, trip should be right with top pick. Value Play -- Mama Mama

6th Race -- Song Of Summer -- Draws good post in overflow downhill field, Gomez on young Dollace trainee, good spot for action. Warren's Whistle -- Stevens scales Stute trainee, fits this spot well, should be rolling late. Value Play -- Serene In Seattle

7th Race -- Feverish -- Lands Cal bred spot, draws good inner post for route outing, Delahoussaye again on Hendricks trainee for owners Wygod. Favorite Funtime -- Part of Mabee Family Trust-owned coupled entry with Notable Career, Espinoza/Baffert here, Nakatani/Spawr there, double threat. Value Play -- Top Of Our Game

8th Race -- Spinelessjellyfish -- McCarron again on Sahadi trainee, needs a crafty trip from outer post for the turf mile, tough competitor. Native Dessert -- Part of Garcia-trained coupled entry with Ringaskiddy, Delahoussaye here, Enriquez there, hard knocking gelding supported by entrymate. Value Play -- Lily's Lad

9th Race -- Romanceishope -- McCarron on Sahadi trainee, jockey-trainer combo set for bid Cal Cup day, sophomore must best elders as well here. Figlio Mio -- Draws good inner post for Cal Cup main event, Baze on Cecil trainee, will be running at them late. Value Play -- Irisheyesareflying

10th Race -- Love That Lion -- Training at Hollypark, speedster needs prompt start from rail post for short nightcap dash, Solis aboard, go out like a Lion. A Touch Of Grey -- Baze astride Becerra trainee, draws decent box, Grey may Touch the winners circle here. Value Play -- Tillie's Victor

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