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

Friday, March 7, 2003 | 9:13 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's horse racing column appears Monday and his Southern California selections run Tuesday-Sunday.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- BIKER'S SIS -- Solis scales Spawr trainee, draws good inner post for mile opener, Sis to get trip here. THE CANDI QUEEN -- Training at Hollypark, Martinez on O'Neill trainee, tough team at claiming game. Value Play -- PASSIONATE CAPER

2nd Race -- MIDAS EYES -- Draws rail box for downhill run, Espinoza on Frankel trainee for owner Gann, needs crafty trip. NATION WIDE NEWS -- Nakatani on Hofmans horse for owner Golden Eagle Farm, appropriately named in these days of Nation-al News. Value Play -- SWEET RETURN

3rd Race -- HYDER -- Stevens scales one of two Spawr-trained entries, should be part of pace scenario in sprint claimer, tough connections. EXPRESSIONIST -- Needs to flee rail box here, P. Val atop for Beccera trainee, rail-riding trip makes Expressionist impressionist. Value Play -- PACING THE CAGE

4th Race -- COMPOSURE -- Top gal in sorority house, Bailey returns on Baffert trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, prep win parlays to Grade I Oaks victory. ELLOLUV -- Beat top pick once upon a time and runner-up to her in last, P. Val returns for rematch on Dollace trainee, turnabout fair play? Value Play -- LONG TERM WISH

5th Race -- NOW VOYAGER -- New Zealand-bred draws good outer post for downhill allowance, Stevens aboard Cecil trainee, Now victory voyage for Voyager? SOUD -- Draws middle box, Bailey up on Drysdale trainee for owner Shadwell Farm, talented runner has hanger habit? Value Play -- PACHARA

6th Race -- WEATHERMAN -- Bailey climbs atop Baffert-trained horse for Stonerside Stable, draws good box, graduation forcast? ARBITRATE -- Draws good inner post for route maiden outing, Valenzuela rides Lukas trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, diploma to Abritrate decision. Value Play -- AFFIRMATIVE

7th Race -- LITTLE MIS GENERAL -- Solis scales Headley trainee, draws good post for sprint starter allowance, jockey-trainer team tough pair. SHELLY'S TERMS -- Training at Hollypark, Espinoza on O'Neill trainee, Shellys Terms is first for victory. Value Play -- WEST COAST GEE GEE

8th Race -- DESIRAES MY CANDY -- Draws good rail post for turf mile, Solis astride Spawr trainee, Candy is dandy for Desiraes backers? PALACE ROYALE -- Irish-bred draws good spot, Espinoza on young Mulhall trainee, Palace produces Royale victory? Value Play -- UP AT THE TOP

9th Race -- COTTAGE -- Argentine-bred lands good spot in undercard feature, Solis takes over on Spawr trainee, facing softer group than recent outings. WESTERN PRIDE -- Finished runner-up in Big Cap of last year, Nakatani takes over on Chapman trainee, factor to steal it if he returns to top form. Value Play -- SKIP TO THE STONE

10th Race -- QUEEN OF DEALS -- Draws good post for 7-panel maiden finale, Bailey sticks around to ride Hendricks trainee for owners Wygod, Deals diploma? WINSOME WITCH -- Rail post in Cal-bred nightcap, P. Val atop Jenda trainee, adds blinkers for this graduation try. Value Play -- SOUVENIR PARTY