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

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001 | 11:24 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Barbs Colony -- Solis scales Sise trainee, needs prompt start and clear sailing from inner post in sprint opener, productive team. Good Day Sir -- Draws good box, Eddie D. on Garcia trainee, might be Good Day to bet Sir. Value Play -- Natalie E.

2nd Race -- La Gandlie -- French-bred training at San Luis Rey Downs, Smith gets the call on Deseroux trainee, should like the turf trip here. So Wistfullee -- Gomez atop Barba trainee, draws good inner post for the lawn trip, So, Wistfullee may wist away with the win. Value Play -- Eurolink Raindance

3rd Race -- Bourgeoisie -- Irish-bred runner draws tricky post for 7-panel outing, Desormeaux aboard Abrams trainee, trip the key. Bush Triumph -- Draws just inside top pick, another that will need crafty trip, Smith tabbed as craftsman by trainer Mitchell. Value Play -- Buffalo

4th Race -- Caliban -- Draws good rail post for full field of claimers going the mile, Smith on another Mitchell trainee, good spot for action. Dinnerathepalms -- Draws middle box, Pincay atop Spawr trainee, jockey-trainer team always dangerous in these spots. Value Play -- Flashy Finish

5th Race -- Motivation -- Enriquez aboard Delma trainee, draws inner spot for sprint claimer, backers will find penty of push if Motivation wins. Western Dawn -- Draws good outer post for this, Jauregui tabbed on O'Neill trainee, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Tizzified

6th Race -- Natural Attraction -- Draws good box for full field of first-year runners sprinting, Gomez atop Carava trainee, adds blinkers for this. Earth Pleasure -- Solis scales Dutton trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post, Pleasure for Earth backers is graduation. Value Play -- Yorkshire Lad

7th Race -- La Martina -- British-bred draws good inside post for turf mile feature, McCarron scales Sahadi trainee, respect connections here. Film Critic -- Training at Hollypark, Enriquez atop Hofmans trainee, strange combo may prove productive at a price. Value Play -- Up On Her Toes

8th Race -- Native Colony -- Pincay lands on Mandella trainee in nightcap maiden-claimer, draws good post for the mile, connections to respect. Saintly Act -- One of two in field training at Hollypark, Solis atop Beltas trainee, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Jive Talking