Ralph Siraco’s selections for Saturday’s races at Santa Anita
Friday, Oct. 19, 2001 | 9:44 a.m.
Saturday's card
1st Race -- Love Lane -- Irish-bred draws good post for small field in route opener, Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, need we say more? Kolob -- Draws inner spot, Solis on young Canani trainee, should get a catbird trip in this. Value Play -- Mega Gift
2nd Race -- Major Hero -- One of two training at Hollypark, hustling Espinoza aboard Drysdale trainee, jockey--trainer team Major threat and Hero to backers. Martiniquais -- Irish-bred training at Hollypark, Nakatani on Frankel trainee, a solid factor throughout. Value Play -- Azure Ciel
3rd Race -- Tribunal -- Talented Baffert trainee gets Flores back, draws good rail post for the allowance outing, need only run to potential to win this. Spicy Stuff -- Hustling Espinoza on the other Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, should give stablemate a run for money, dangerous. Value Play -- Reba's Gold
4th Race -- Popular -- Much talked about runner probably needed last, Espinoza on Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, adds blinkers here. Jetting Son -- Part of Dominguez-trained coupled entry with Benderosa, Solis here, bug boy Jaime there, two--for--one good deal in this. Value Play -- Definite Edge
5th Race -- Stormscape -- Desormeaux astride Frankel trainee, draws good middle post in full field going down the hill, solid connections in tough heat. Belle Story -- McCarron on Gonzalez trainee for owner McCaffery & Toffan, should like the trip, respected connections, too. Value Play -- Milagra
6th Race -- White Satin -- Draws good box in sprint claimer, Baze atop Mitchell trainee, should be in right spot here. Juan Gordito -- Draws extreme outside box, Desormeaux sits Abrams trainee, both the jockey and trainer are coming out of cold streaks. Value Play -- Bin Dere Did Dat
7th Race -- Toqueville -- Training at Hollypark, Espinoza scales Drysdale trainee, fits this turf mile well. Saucy Cat -- Draws good rail post, Solis aboard Mandella trainee, should get a catbird trip in this. Value Play -- Broadway Moon
8th Race -- Ecstatic -- Avis runner in Officer barn lands good spot, hustling Espinoza on Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, stacks up well here. Roman Dancer -- Draws outside post in five-pack sprint feature, Desormeaux atop Paasch trainee, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Cappuchino
9th Race -- Lady Cadet -- Nakatani on Cerin trainee, hard knocking mare was in blanket finish down the hill in last, always gives her all. Flowington -- Irish-bred is part of Vienna-trained coupled entry with British-bred Dandy Night, Pincay here, Flores there, double threat. Value Play ---- Dynatrol
10th Race -- Miramar Gold -- Draws good outside post, Solis atop Mayberry trainee, Miramar goes for Gold in maiden-claimer. Gringo Joe -- Espinoza aboard Harrington trainee, draws good box for nightcap sprint, Gringo graduation for Joe? Value Play -- Moscow Jake
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