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

Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001 | 9:56 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Zodiaque -- Draws good rail post for mile opener, Pincay atop Olivares trainee, should get the trip. Tonietta -- Blanc aboard Moger, Jr., trainee, draws good box, well spotted at this level. Value Play -- Priza

2nd Race -- Chill Factor -- Enriquez sits Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post, diploma Factor here. Onlyinyourdreams -- Draws good post for sprint outing, Pincay aboard Treece trainee, Only dreams of graduation. Value Play -- Hawaii Punch

3rd Race -- Smokin Affair -- Draws good rail post for turf mile, Pincay aboard Shirreffs trainee, should get a catbird trip in this. Road To Kisses -- Hustling Pedroza atop Carava trainee, draws good post for the trip, jockey--trainer combo always dangerous. Value Play -- Racy Broad

4th Race -- Choice Connection -- Draws outside post for full field of maiden-claiming sprinters, Pincay/Spawr team, jockey-trainer are Choice Connection. Gray Hawk -- Pedroza on another Carava trainee, draws good middle post, rider-trainer combo could have solid day. Value Play -- Timely Runner

5th Race -- Tamarack Bay -- Training at Hollypark, Pedroza on Dutton trainee, adds blinkers for this outing. Ghunwa -- Pincay gets call on Harty trainee for owners Godolphin Racing, Inc., well-bred filly, should be in the hunt throughout. Value Play -- Bare Necessities

6th Race -- Without Doubt -- Irish-bred lands good post, Pincay on another Spawr trainee, this team is solid Without Doubt. Heyerdahl -- Baze atop another Frankel trainee, trip should suit running style, this jockey-trainer combo scored at $41 on Sunday. Value Play -- King Clef

7th Race -- American Pastime -- Baze astride Sadler trainee, draws inner post for sprint feature, tandem productive pair. Bettor Royalty -- Pincay scales Hess trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post, good spot for action. Value Play -- Shining Nuggets

8th Race -- Note Of Integrity -- Hustling Pedroza atop Hess trainee, needs crafty ride from post draw in mile finale, Integrity Of Note is the diploma. Shesmyhucklebery -- Draws good rail post for maiden-claimer, Pincay/ Spawr team, She's been knocking on the graduation door. Value Play -- Bashful Belle

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