Ralph Siraco’s Santa Anita selections

Friday, Oct. 10, 2003 | 10:24 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- ARE YOU LOOKN -- Valenzuela atop Hendricks trainee, draws good post for mile opener, backers hope Are You Lookn in rear view mirror at foes for diploma. SUTTER STREET -- Draws rail post in two-turn maiden/claimer, Baze aboard the other Hendricks entry here, same trainer quinella here? Value Play -- CASSIDY LOVES YOU

2nd Race -- SAINT LORENZO -- Baze aboard O'Neill trainee, speed to need from inner post draw at sprint distance, a factor throughout. MINING DIAMONDS -- Draws good box for sophomore claimer, Solis scales West trainee, should make late impact here. Value Play -- WILD CARD DECK

3rd Race -- STABILITY -- Valenzuela astride Baffert trainee for owner Dizney, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post at sprint distance, diploma forthcoming? DIAMOND INDY -- Stevens scales Mandella trainee for owner Diamond A Racing Corp., draws good box for freshman maiden run, well-bred colt for graduation? Value Play -- COOPERSTOWN

4th Race -- MADAME BOULANGERE -- British-bred daws outside post for downhill run, P. Val atop Cerin trainee, trainer hot and rider solid here. KISSING GIRL -- Argentine-bred draws good box in downhill claimer, Desormeaux on Eurton trainee, good spot for action. Value Play -- ALICES SLIVER LADY

5th Race -- TOUGH GAME -- Draws good post for mile allowance/claimer, Stevens scales Mulhall trainee, good effort makes this a Tough Game for foes. HOTEL HALL -- Irish-bred draws alongside top pick for two-turn tour, Valzuela aboard Gaines horse, a factor thoughout. Value Play -- FLY TO THE WIRE

6th Race -- ICE PRINCE -- British-bred draws good rail post in full field at turf mile distance, Solis scales Mullins horse, set to get a winning trip? ALBATROS -- Argentine-bred also draws inner box for sod claimer, Valenzuela astride Spawr trainee for owners Craig, likes this course. Value Play -- SAN NICOLAS

7th Race -- POHAVE -- Recent barn change for unlucky runner, draws good post for allowance sprint, Martinez on co-owner O'Neill trainee, beware. BALTIC HEIGHTS -- Smith scales Harty horse for owner Darley Stud Management, draws good spot here, respect connections. Value Play -- SPECIAL RATE

8th Race -- BUFFYTHECENTERFOLD -- Part of Stronach Stables-owned coupled entry with DREAMERS GLORY, Solis/Stute here, Valdivia/Frankel there, 2 for 1. CARBON COPY -- British-bred likes the downhill layout, fits this overflow Grade III stakes well, Stevens now on Vienna trainee for owner Red Baron's Barn. Value Play -- SWISS LAKE

9th Race -- CHEIRON -- Espinoza on Mulhall horse, draws good post for maiden sprint nightcap, backers to cheer on Cheiron graduation. PROFUSE -- Stevens scales Canani trainee for owners Wygod, needs prompt start and clean trip in full field dash, Profuse to set diploma fuse here? Value Play -- RAW GENERAL