Ralph Siraco’s selections for Friday’s races at Del Mar
Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002 | 8:51 a.m.
Ralph Siraco's horse racing column appears Monday and his Southern California selections run Tuesday-Sunday.
Friday's card
1st Race -- MISS NEW YORK -- P. Val on Hines trainee, draws good box for 7-panel opener, city Miss wins at the beach? JAZZNWITHWINDY -- Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, needs crafty trip from rail post in claimer, jockey-trainer team always dangerous. Value Play -- METEOR GAME
2nd Race -- BRIGHT VICTORY -- Draws good post for mile claimer, Desormeaux on Hess trainee, Bright team for big chance at Victory. SALISH SLEW -- Bug boy Krigger on Glatt trainee, needs crafty trip from post draw here, should be in the mix throughout. Value Play -- YOUMAKEMETHORBABY
3rd Race -- RASTY -- Draws good spot for diploma try, Vergara on Polanco trainee, Rasty could prove to be a rascal for foes. WARN ME AGAIN -- Nakatani on Greenman trainee, must overcome outside post with crafty ride, Me and thee have been Warned at graduation try Again. Value Play -- FRENCH REBEL
4th Race -- GLOBAL GAIT -- Flores atop Baffert trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, draws good outside box on sprint claimer, should sit the trip here. TECH TWO -- Draws good middle post, hustling Espinoza on Harrington trainee, Tech could take it Two the field here. Value Play -- CINTEGRITY
5th Race -- CALIFORNIA GOAL -- Draws good post for mile allowance/claimer, Solis scales Dutton trainee again, likes this seaside track. ALWAYS THE WINNER -- Draws rail box for Cal-bred outing, Desormeaux on Hollendorfer trainee, respect connections here. Value Play -- GOLDEN BONUS
6th Race -- AFFAIRS OF STATE -- Draws good post for sprint allowance/claimer, Solis on Headley trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, well spotted. FUN HOUSE -- Draws good box for distance as well, Delahoussaye on McAnally trainee for Las Vegas-based owner VHS Stables, victory Fun for backers. Value Play -- WHOOPDDOO
7th Race -- FATEFUL DREAM -- Desormeaux on Frankel trainee for owner Gann, needs to overcome outside box in turf route feature, respect team. NIGHT LIFE -- French-bred draws alongside top pick, Nakatani on Sahadi trainee, also needs crafty trip from outside start. Value Play -- KACHAMANDI
8th Race -- PARA USTED -- Draws good inner post for route maiden/claimer, Martinez stays on Moreno trainee, needs honest pace for graduation. RARE STONE -- Gomez on Sadler trainee, needs a crafty trip from post draw for nightcap cap and gown, adds blinkers for the cause. Value Play -- GOLDEN HOURS
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