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

Friday, Oct. 5, 2001 | 10:09 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Nsynctoo -- Pincay tabbed on this one of two Mitchell-trained 'hidden entries', draws good post for sprint opener, N-sync-too-win? White Satin -- Draws alongside stablemate, the 'other' Mitchell trainee gets Baze aboard. Value Play -- Armed 'N Crafty

2nd Race -- Calling Ticket -- Smith sits Sadler trainee, draws good spot in starter allowance sprint, winning Ticket is Calling? End Tune -- Draws just inside top pick, Solis atop Cerin trainee. Value Play -- A Lil Excess

3rd Race -- Pie N Burger -- Desormeaux now on Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, should be forwardly placed from post draw, stake and lobster if he wins. New Advantage -- Pincay on Spawr trainee, draws outside box in small field. Value Play -- Moving's Gold

4th Race -- Janadel -- Irish-bred youngster hails from Harty barn for owner Godolphin Racing, Inc., Solis sits here, good post too. Hezgotanothergear -- Baze on this one of twoBaffert-trained 'hidden entries' for owner Pegram, drawn well, he may have another gear. Value Play -- Van Rouge

5th Race -- Major Hero -- Draws good spot for turf route, Smith on Drysdale trainee, has solid chance to sit the winning trip here. Prairieton -- Solis aboard Sahadi trainee, draws good box. Value Play -- War Declaration

6th Race -- Package Deal -- Solis scales Dominguez trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, draws good box for full field in short dash, adds blinkers for this. Satin Dolly -- Baze takes this Mitchell trainee, needs speed from outer post. Value Play -- Miss Sugar

7th Race -- Seven Jillion -- Desormeaux astride Hess trainee, well spotted in claiming sprint, won't pay a Jillion here. Lumberman -- Draws alongside top pick, Pincay takes this Spawr-trained 'hidden entry', man may lay the Lumber on this field. Value Play -- Tillie's Victor

8th Race -- Kona Gold -- Breeders' Cup Sprint and Ancient Title Handicap champion takes same route for defense of both, Solis again on Headley trainee, he's the goods. Forest Camp -- Another Breeders' Cup Sprint nominee prepping for big show, Smith lands Inda trainee, needs solid effort to punch ticket to New York. Value Play -- I Love Silver

9th Race -- Tyler Rex -- Draws good spot for nightcap turf route, Smith on Mandella trainee for owners Moss, adds blinkers for this outing. Serra Retreat -- Solis scales Ellis trainee for owner Hughes trainee, needs crafty trip from post draw, contention runs deep here. Value Play -- The Price Spirit

10th Race -- Two Out Rally -- Solis atop Truman trainee for nightcap maiden-claimer, draws good box, adds blinkers for this trip. Well Known Act -- Draws just inside top pick, Delahoussaye aboard Mullins trainee, needs prompt start. Value Play -- Honestly Agitated

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