Friday, Nov. 1, 2002 | 8:20 a.m.
Ralph Siraco's horse racing column appears Monday and his Southern California selections run Tuesday-Sunday.
Saturday's card
1st Race -- BOLD MANGO -- Draws good spot in Cal-Cup Starter Handicap, Garcia on Warren trainee, gets the marathon trip on lawn. FADE TO BLUE -- Another who likes the route, Pedroza aboard young Canani trainee for owner Englander, Blue to green here? Value Play -- GYPSY ROAD
2nd Race -- ELAINE'S ANGEL -- Solis scales co-owner Dutton trainee for Cal-Cup Matron, well spotted in route, Angel in the Matron. SUPER HIGH -- Assures honest pace, P. Val aboard Gaines trainee for owner Harris Farms, a factor throughout. Value Play -- CEE'S ELEGANCE
3rd Race -- OBERWALD -- Draws good post for Cal-Cup Juvenile route, Pincay astride Harrington trainee, pick in wide open affair. MARTINBLESTME -- Draws good rail post, huslting Espinoza on Baffert trainee, should get a catbird trip. Value Play -- BOLD N BROKE
4th Race -- STONEY -- Training at Hollypark, Espinoza on speedy sprinter for Cal-Cup Starter Sprint Handicap, swift of the swift? LA BANDERA -- Baze aboard West trainee, sharp right now, needs crafty trip from inner post in full field at dash distance. Value Play -- COCONUT MANGO
5th Race -- SHALINI -- Draws outside post for Cal-Cup Distance Handicap, Nakatani on young Dollace trainee, pick in tough heat. DENA'S DIAMOND -- Smith astride Dominguez trainee, draws well for turf test, good spot for action. Value Play -- SUNSET SERENADE
6th Race -- STORMY JACK -- Draws rail in Cal-Cup Sprint, Flores aboard Baffert horse, should be rolling late. EL DORADO SHOOTER -- Speedy Northern California invader fits sprint distance, Warren ships down to ride Delima trainee, Shooter shoots to win. Value Play -- UNLIMITED VALUE
7th Race -- TOP OF OUR GAME -- Draws good middle post for downhill Cal-Cup Distaff, Smith astride Gaines trainee for Harris Farms, needs to be Top Of her Game. LIL SISTER STICH -- Improving mare fits this heat, Pincay aboard O'Neill trainee, should give solid run at decent price here. Value Play -- WARREN'S WHISTLE
8th Race -- GREY MEMO -- Draws inner post for Cal-Cup Classic, Solis scales Stute trainee, will be rolling at crunch time. EARL OF DANBY -- Draws alongside top pick for route feature, Smith sits Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, payback for Came Home? Value Play -- CONTINENTAL RED
9th Race -- JOEY FRANCO -- Promising sophomore draws good post in full field for Cal-Cup Mile, Desormeaux on Hofmans trainee, needs a crafty trip. ADMINNIESTRATOR -- Nakatani on Gallagher trainee, must overcome post draw in full field at turf mile, good shot at attractive price. Value Play -- FLYING RUDOLPH
10th Race -- SMALL TOWN GIRL -- Smith scales one of two Baffert-trained entries in Cal-Cup Juvenile Fillies, draws good spot, big time win for Small Town Girl? SUMMER WIND DANCER -- Draws good rail post for route finale, Solis astride Sahadi trainee, could get the trip to victory. Value Play -- AMBER HILLS
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