Friday, Oct. 11, 2002 | 9:45 a.m.
Ralph Siraco's horse racing column appears Monday and his Southern California selections run Tuesday-Sunday.
Saturday's card
1st Race -- SAILINWITHCAPTAIN -- Flores scales Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, draws good outside post for sprint opener, tough team. COTTON GIN -- Draws alongside top pick for Cal-bred maiden outing, Pincay on McAnally trainee for owner Stonerside Stable, well bred colt. Value Play -- CORRECT MEOW
2nd Race -- TAORMINA -- Baze aboard Becerra trainee, well spotted in turf claimer, should be rolling late. ALBATROSS -- Argentine-bred draws good post for route outing, Gomez scheduled to ride Carava trainee, likes this course. Value Play -- KOMISTAR
3rd Race -- GLITTERINGMISCHIEF -- Gomez scheduled to ride this Carava trainee, draws good middle post for sprint claimer, well spotted for solid try. BELLA DRIVE -- Baze aboard Cecil trainee, draws alongside top pick, a factor throughout. Value Play -- CLEVER MISS CAPER
4th Race -- RIDE AND SHINE -- Hustling Puglisi on young Stute trainee, draws well here, good spot for action. BIG APPLE -- Draws good middle box for allowance sprint, Smith atop Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, might take Big bite of foes. Value Play -- THE GRIFF
5th Race -- GARDEN IN THE RAIN -- Stevens scales French-bred mare for young trainer Dollace, must overcome outer post in full turf mile, Rain on foe's parade? BUSH TRIUMPH -- Pincay aboard Mitchell trainee, solid chance at this level claimer, also must overcome outside post here. Value Play -- PROUD TAMMIE
6th Race -- SASHAYING SLEW -- Nakatani atop French-trainee, draws good post for maiden sprint, Slew set to Sashay-ing into winners circle? HIGH HEELED -- P. Val on Hess trainee for owner Fog City Stable, draws outside post for this, well-Heeled backers have High hopes for graduation. Value Play -- IRRESISTIBLE
7th Race -- REQUESTO -- Smith scales Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, draws good outside post for allownance sprint, tough team. SUPER STREAK -- Draws good box here, Nakatani on co-owner Headley trainee, should be a forward factor for big prize throughout. Value Play -- SUNSET PLACE
8th Race -- MY FRIEND LUMPY -- Pincay aboard Spawr trainee for owners Craig, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post at sprint distance, Friend or foe? PARA ALQUILAR -- P. Val sits this Carava trainee, draws good post for claimer, a factor throughout. Value Play -- REVELLING
9th Race -- GABRIELLINA GIOF -- British-bred draws good post for downhill run, Pincay aboard McAnally trainee, good spot for action on course she likes. ADORATION -- Draws good box for Grade III stakes, Gomez scheduled to ride Hofmans trainee, solid contender in this. Value Play -- TOP OF OUR GAME
10th Race -- SPOONMAN -- Training at Hollypark, P. Val on Chatlos trainee, must overcome outside post in route nightcap for cap and gown. POLITICAL STORM -- Draws just inside top pick for maiden/claimer finale, Baze aboard Gaines trainee, adds blinkers for this trip. Value Play -- PARA USTED
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