Ralph Siraco’s Santa Anita selections

Friday, Nov. 7, 2003 | 11:11 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- FADE TO BLUE -- Espinoza on Mullins trainee for owner Englander, draws well for first state-bred stakes on Cal-Cup Day, no Fade to Blue on green? ANZIYAN ROYALTY -- Draws well for turf marathon opener, Solis scales Dollace trainee, ships across town for this try. Value Play -- GOLDEN BONUS

2nd Race -- LOVE THAT LION -- P. Val aboard Monteleone trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip for Cal-Cup Starter Sprint, Las Vegan owners here. ROCK ISLAND SALAMI -- Draws good outer post for dash stakes, Fogelsonger on Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, Rock and roll victory? Value Play -- RAISE EXPECTATIONS

3rd Race -- MOSCOW BURNING -- Gutty filly fits this Cal-Cup Distance stakes, Fogelsonger takes over on Cassidy trainee, needs crafty trip in bulky field. SHALINI -- Training at Hollypark, draws alongside top pick for turf route, Nakatani on Dollace trainee, well spotted. Value Play -- VALENTINE DANCER

4th Race -- ROYALLY CHOSEN -- Solis scales Headley trainee, has raced against the best with success, fits this state-bred Cal-Cup Matron. CEE'S ELEGANCE -- Draws good inner post for distance, Espinoza on one-of-two O'Neill-trained 'hidden entry', set to get the trip. Value Play -- ELAINE'S ANGEL

5th Race -- ROBERTA'S MANGO -- Even outing in needed race in last, 2-for-5 down-the-hill, Nakatani on Canani trainee for Cal-Cup Distaff. BLIND AMBITION -- Return to races with bullet drills, 1-for-1 over the course, Krone atop Jones trainee for downhill run. Value Play -- A SMILE PER MILE

6th Race -- FULL MOON MADNESS -- Returns to races with solid works, 9-for-20 at this trip and 5-for-10 over the track, Desormeaux on Marshall trainee, runs best fresh. TRAPPER -- Big win in California Sprint Championship at Bay Meadows in last, continues bullet drills, Baze ships down for ride, going for five-in-a-row here. Value Play -- RIDE AND SHINE

7th Race -- HOUSE OF FORTUNE -- Broke maiden by daylight then returned to take state-bred stakes at 7-panels in last, Solis on McAnally trainee, bet the House? SILENT SIGHS -- Solid debut maiden win in last, Flores again on Canani trainee, fits this Cal-Cup Juvenile Fillies field well. Value Play -- SHE'S GOTTOGETAWAY

8th Race -- CONTINENTAL RED -- Draws good rail post in full field for Cal-Cup Mile on turf, shortens up for this, P. Val atop Jory trainee, class of the field. MENACING DENNIS -- Set pace and just missed when runner down-the-hill in last, Espinoza stays on O'Neill trainee, certain to be forward factor throughout. Value Play -- LILY'S LAD

9th Race -- SKY JACK -- Multi-Graded stakes winner returns here with bullet drills, 2-for-2 at the distance, Russell Baze ships in to ride O'Neill trainee, the one to beat. GREY MEMO -- Desormeaux aboard Stute trainee for main Cal-Cup event in Classic, notorious stretch-runner will appreciate fast pace, beware. Value Play -- COMMANDER'S FLAG

10th Race -- DON'TSELLMESHORT -- Draws good rail post for Cal-Cup Juvenile in final stakes two-turner of day, P. Val on Hendricks trainee, Don't sell him short. BLACK HORSE MONEY -- Solis stays on O'Neill trainee, claimed off victory in last, needs crafty trip from post draws in route nightcap, wins for Money? Value Play -- HE'S THE RAGE