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

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001 | 11:22 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Onetrickphoney -- Solis astride one of two Gallagher-trained entries,draws good box for downhill opener, the One trick for him is not to be phoney. Battler -- McCarron atop the 'other' Gallagher trainee, draws well, could be tough if lives up to name. Value Play -- Prince Of Mars

2nd Race -- Game Set Match -- Flores aboard Baffert trainee, draws good inner post in small field for short dash, connections excel in spots like this. Rampant Control -- Pedroza sits Carava trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, draws well and fits this well, also connections to respect. Value Play -- Casey's Castle

3rd Race -- Dreamin N Schemin -- Training at Hollypark, draws good inner post for mile outing, Baze astride Van Berg trainee. Priza -- This one trains at Fairplex, draws rail box, hustling Puglisi on Nelson trainee for this. Value Play -- Kimora

4th Race -- Vowel Play -- Pincay on Gallagher trainee, needs crafty trip from post draw in mile outing, buy this Vowel to Play big chance to win. Dancing Banner -- Baze second call on Sise trainee, draws good post for the route, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Mr. Greedy

5th Race -- Special Ring -- Nakatani on Canani trainee, daws good spot for downhill run, adds blinkers for this outing. L'Effaceur -- Speedster draws outside box, Pincay aboard Mullins trainee, might be elusive target here. Value Play -- Martel

6th Race -- Coke's Tribute -- Pincay again on Spawr trainee, well spotted in this sprint claimer, in-and-outer could be 'in' here. Mike And Leo -- Solis tabbed on this Hess trainee, draws alongside top pick, Mike And Leo may be thirsty for some Coke. Value Play -- Express Memo

7th Race -- Bishop's Wood -- Irish-bred is oneof three Baffert-trained entries, Espinoza atop here, adds blinkers for this. Mountain Rage -- This Baffert trainee draws good rail post for turf mile feature, Nakatani here, should get a catbird trip. Value Play -- Yougottawanna

8th Race -- Smokin Affair -- Smith atop Shirreffs trainee, draws middle post for mile maiden-claimer, Affair may be Smokin field for diploma. Shesmyhucklebery -- Pincay again on Spawr trainee, been knocking on graduation door, but, getting a little long on entry. Value Play -- Bashful Belle

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