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

Friday, March 22, 2002 | 9:29 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Such Gold - Solis atop Mitchell trainee, draws good spot for sprint opener, good trip produces Such Gold for backers. Mickey's Hot Stuff - Draws outside box on claimer, Garcia sits Abrams trainee, barn is heating up. Value Play -- Jolie Pegase

2nd Race -- Thyer's - Brazilian-bred draws good post for downhill run, Flores on Baffert trainee, pick in tough heat. Diamant - Argentine-bred draws middle post in claimer, Baze aboard McAnally trainee, good spot for action. Value Play -- Petit Marquis

3rd Race -- Werblin - Talented sophomore stays sprinting instead of joining crowded Derby trail, McCarron on Inda trainee for owners Jones, this is his game. Roman Dancer - Desormeaux stays on this one-of-two Paasch-trained 'hidden entry' here, another who likes short trip. Value Play -- Saturday Hero

4th Race -- Kingdom Bound - Solis scales Stute trainee, draws good middle post for Cal-bred maiden sprint, respect team. Dianna Cat - Flores takes this Hendricks trainee, draws alongside top pick, well-bred gal. Value Play -- Class Of Glass

5th Race -- Instant Karma - Draws good spot for claimer, Enriquez atop West trainee, rider-trainer team always dangerous. Nsynctoo - Pincay aboard Mitchell trainee, draws alongside top pick, this sprint level may be N-sync-for-a-victory-too. Value Play -- Chariot

6th Race -- First Mesa - McCarron scales Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, draws good box for turf maiden mile, respect connections. Diamond Hope - Espinoza on Mandella trainee, draws just inside top pick, another well bred runner from solid barn. Value Play -- Cinema Cat

7th Race -- Sudden Glory - Draws good middle post in 7-panel allowance outing, McCarron on Shirreffs trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, solid combo. Dauphin - Solis atop Headley trainee, draws alongside top pick, barn sends them out ready to run. Value Play -- Mythical Flyer

8th Race -- Box Office Event - Draws extreme outside post for seven-furlong maiden outing, Pincay sits Spawr trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, beware. Sonoita - Draws just inside top pick, Flores on one of two Baffert-trained entries for owner Earnhardt, should be out winging in this Cal-bred race. Value Play -- The Mobile Man

9th Race -- Astra - Returns to races in tough Grade II test, Desormeaux returns on Deseroux trainee for Paulson Living Trust, needs to be ready to beat these. Golden Apples - Irish-bred filly likes this course, another who returns in tough spot, Gomez again on Cecil trainee for owner Tanaka in turf route feature. Value Play -- Janet

10th Race -- Partner's Choice - McCarron sticks around to ride Ellis trainee in maiden finale, draws good post for sprint, Choice for nightcap cap and gown. Gotham City - Draws middle post, Desormeaux aboard Hess trainee for owner Fog City Stable, City diploma in Arcadia? Value Play -- Heavenly Search