Ralph Siraco’s Santa Anita selections

Thursday, March 7, 2002 | 11:17 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Anima Mundi -- Irish-bred training at Hollypark, draws good spot for turf mile opener, Smith aboard one of two Aguirre-trained entries here. EC Lady -- British-bred filly draws rail post, hustling Espinoza on Cassidy trainee, Lady may be no tramp for this claiming level. Value Play -- Mamacafe

2nd Race -- Majesterical -- Co-owner and trainer Harrington tabs Espinoza here, draws good outside post for sprint distance, Majesterical graduation? Leather Tough -- Training at Hollypark, draws alongside top pick for this maiden-claimer, Gomez astride Dollace trainee. Value Play -- Rock Cod Johnny

3rd Race -- Cow In Solana -- Stevens again on Gallagher trainee, draws good outside post for 7-panel claimer, Cow milks victory here. Real Paranoide -- Pincay scales Spawr trainee, daws good post here, Real shouldn't be Paranoide with connections. Value Play -- Meteor Game

4th Race -- Burma Red -- One of three in the field training at Hollywoon Park, draws good box for downhill run, Desormeaux aboard Frankel trainee, need we say more? Sandbox -- Gomez atop Gaines trainee, draws good spot here, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Rock The Stone

5th Race -- Yazzero -- Argentine-bred draws good rail post for mile outing, Pincay/Spawr combo, set to get the trip. A Touch Of Grey -- Draws alongside top pick, Delahoussaye aboard Carava trainee, should make late impact. Value Play -- Dixie Thrill

6th Race -- Lite Up The Knight -- Draws good outer post for sprint claimer, Desormeaux on Kruljac trainee, adds blinkers for this trip. Joe Holiday -- Draws alongside top pick, Gomez scales Sadler trainee, Joe can provide Holiday for backers with victory. Value Play -- Mister Banjo

7th Race -- F J's Pace -- Loves this downhill trip, should be in forward flight througout, Solis stays on O'Neill trainee, one they have to run down. I've Decided -- Draws outside post for feature, Desormeaux on Dollace trainee, could be glued to top pick if rider decides to send. Value Play -- Skip To The Stone

8th Race -- Departure Time -- Draws good inner post for mile nightcap, Gomez on Gaines trainee for owner Harris Farms, Inc., Time for finale Departure. Regal Russ -- Hustling Espinoza on Pinfield trainee, draws well for Cal-bred claimer, competitive at this low-level spot. Value Play -- Codger