Ralph Siraco’s Santa Anita selections

Friday, March 1, 2002 | 9:58 a.m.

1st Race -- Tough Game -- Part of Thoroughbred Corporation-owned Baffert-trained coupled entry with Requesto, Stevens here, Baze there, double diploma threat. Fall For Me -- P. Val on Cerin trainee, draws good post for sprint opener, diploma may Fall For backers of Me. Value Play -- Encino Ump

2nd Race -- Jim's Relaunch -- Draws good middle post for full field of claimers going sprint distance, Desormeaux on Hess trainee, well spotted. Joe Holiday -- Gomez scales Sadler trainee, draws good box, will be Holiday for backers of Joe if he wins. Value Play -- Tech Two

3rd Race -- Bring Plenty -- Stevens scales Drysdale trainee, draws good spot for turf marathon, should Bring Plenty in late stages of this. Theatre Script -- Training at Hollypark, Solis atop Bray trainee for owner Sangster, should love this trip. Value Play -- Peanut Butter Man

4th Race -- D'Wildcat -- Returns to races in tough spot, Nakatani aboard Hess trainee, speedy runner if he's ready to roll. Crafty C.T. -- Another returner who possesses early lick, McCarron takes over on Zucker trainee, should provide plenty of action up front in this. Value Play -- Dramatic Show

5th Race -- Came Home -- Derby prospect will get acid test for distance limitations, McCarron again for trainer Gonzalez, stays of Derby trail with a win, if not he won't. Werblin -- Another who must stretch out, draws good rail post for mile Grade II stakes, Stevens on Inda trainee for owners Jones. Value Play -- Easy Grades

6th Race -- Martiniquais -- Irish-bred training at Hollypark, Solis atop one of two Frankel-trained entries here, pick in wide-open heat. Raypour -- This Irish-bred draws a good box for the full turf mile, Gomez astride Sadler trainee, sans blinkers for this outing. Value Play -- Friendly Wager

7th Race -- Damask Steel -- Argentine-bred part of Spawr-trained coupled entry with Bright Sunday, Pincay here, Smith there, double threat in allowance/claimer. Cashmina -- Draws good spot in route outing, Delahoussaye aboard Shirreffs trainee for owners Moss, filly may Cash-in-mina here. Value Play -- Lunar Surprise

8th Race -- Irish Prize -- Stevens returns on one of two Drysdale horses here, always fires for flying finish, edge in tight fit for Grade II stakes. Val Royal -- Frenchbred returns with Breeders' Cup Mile victory in tow, Valdivia again on Canani trainee, may need an outing, preps for Dubai here. Value Play -- Decarchy

9th Race -- Western Pride -- Draws extreme outside post for Big Cap, P. Val gets the call on Chapman trainee, has entire homestretch to find position before first turn. Euchre -- Part of Stronach Stables-owned and Frankel---rained coupled entry with Milwaukee Brew, Gomez here, Desormeaux there, double trouble. Value Play -- Fancy As

10th Race -- Chatting -- Flores atop Ellis trainee, needs crafty trip from outer post in turf mile, should be decent price for chance at win. Lord Sweeney -- Hustling Espinoza returns on Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, stretch runner will make late impact, concerns of traffic trouble in full field. Value Play -- Lost In Paradise

11th Race -- Sonoita -- Flores gets the call on Baffert trainee for owner Earnhardt, draws good spot for maiden sprint, respect connections for diploma. Standard Choice -- Part of Golden Eagle Farm-owned coupled entry with Wagon Train, P. Val/Sise here, Espinoza/Dominguez there, double Cal--bred threat. Value Play -- Tommy Rock