Ralph Siraco’s selections for Friday’s races at Del Mar
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003 | 9:15 a.m.
Ralph Siraco's horse racing column appears Monday and his Southern California selections run Tuesday-Sunday.
1st Race -- GOLDEN PENNY -- Desormeaux aboard, draws good post for mile opener, Penny turns into dollars for backers? LOVE IN THE MORNIN -- Draws good rail post for two-turn claimer, Baze in the irons, could get the trip here. Value Play -- FORCE THE WAY
2nd Race -- JOHAR -- Like this seaside course, Solis returns, pick in grass stakes here. SARAFAN -- Another returner who likes the layout, Nakatani takes the call, should run well off shelf here. Value Play -- NICOBAR
3rd Race -- FLYING GENERAL -- Draws good rail post for mile maiden/claimer, P. Val atop, should get catbird graduation trip. THE LAWYER -- Draws good box as well in full field at two-turn distance, Baze aboard here, practices good suit for diploma award. Value Play -- GENERAL ATTACK
4th Race -- SABALUCIOUS -- Draws good box for 7-panel claimer, Nakatani in saddle, good spot for action. KIMON -- Hustling Pedroza atop, draws good box as well, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- DR. DUBAI
5th Race -- NEW COURSE -- Draws good post for 7-panel maiden/claimer, Desormeaux scales here, right Course sends New diploma here. TURN TO VICTORY -- Krone assits in saddle, freshman gelding looking for graduation in good spot, time to Turn To Victory? Value Play -- COMET REVENGE
6th Race -- MOSCOW BURNING -- Draws good inner post for turf route, hustling Espinoza aboard, Moscow Burning path to winners circle? ICEE CHEASPEAKE -- Smith scales this filly for sod allowance two-turner, draws good rail box, set to get catbird trip. Value Play -- VAMOS NINA
7th Race -- GO FOR GLAMOUR -- Draws good inner post for mile allowance/claimer, Espinoza astride, Glamour to Go For victory. DIAMOND TIARA -- Solis scales here, needs crafty trip from post draw here, fits this group well. Value Play -- BOLD ROBERTA
8th Race -- FIERCE HEART -- Draws good post for sprint nightcap, Puglisi getting Iggy with it, well spotted for finale victory. EX FEDERALI -- Should go well at this level, P. Val aboard, a forward factor for sprint claiming tally. Value Play -- BETTOR ROYALTY
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