Ralph Siraco’s Santa Anita selections

Friday, April 16, 2004 | 9:35 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- SANZIBAR -- Draws good inner post for two-turn opener, Santiago atop Mitchell trainee, been knocking on diploma door. COOPERSTOWN -- Berrio climbs on Spawr trainee here, draws well for sophomore maiden/claiming route, Hall Of Fame effort leads to graduation. Value Play -- MALIBU BABY

2nd Race -- PURPLE TOI -- Espinoza aboard one of two Knapp-trained entries, draws good box for sprint starter allowance outing, filly to Toi with foes? TAYLOR'S SERIES -- Baze aboard Spawr trainee, draws good outer post, takes next step in conditions. Value Play -- MISS MARK

3rd Race -- ALOHA PIRATE -- Espinoza on Mitchell trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post at sprint distance, Pirate may say Aloha to foes here. CINDER RON -- Baze aboard Knapp trainee, draws good box for starter allowance dash, should be part of the mix throughout. Value Play -- NEVERHADADINNER

4th Race -- WAKI AMERICAN -- Solis scales one-of-two Carava horse, draws good outer post for on-the-pace style, hard knocker at this level. GRAY JAG -- Part of Glatt-trained common ownership coupled entry with RELENTLESS SELLER, Court here, bug boy Bisono there, double tag dash threat. Value Play -- DONIZELLI

5th Race -- VICTORY GIRL -- Training at Hollypark, Baze aboard O'Neill horse, trainer going for Santa Anita title. ONDA CALIDA -- Draws good post for sophomore filly maiden/claiming sprint, Desormeaux atop Sadler trainee, backers Onda Calida graduation? Value Play -- MY OUTLET

6th Race -- LA CAMPANELLA -- Irish-bred draws challenging box for turf mile outing, Desormeaux on Cassidy trainee, crafty trip needed for victory. ROYAL TERESA -- Espinoza on Mullins trainee for owner Englander, trainer trying to keep lead for Santa Anita title, must overcome outside post in two-turn sod claimer. Value Play -- LETRA DE CAMBIO

7th Race -- BORASCA -- Solis scales Headley trainee, draws good post for sprint allowance outing, productive jockey-trainer team. DESERT PEARLS -- Draws good box for dash, Santiago atop Baffert trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, hails from solid connections. Value Play -- YOU I LOVE

8th Race -- NOTHING BUT TRUTH -- Part of common ownership and Headley-trained coupled entry with POKER RULES, Solis scales here, Court there, 2-for-1 deal in maiden special weight dash. OUTRAGED -- Draws good outer post in full field of sophomore maiden sprinters, Santiago atop West trainee, foes Outraged with diploma here. Value Play -- GOSPODIN

9th Race -- MEGAHERTZ -- British-bred draws good spot in turf route stakes, Solis reunites with Frankel trainee, makes winning late impact. NOCHES DE ROSA -- Chilean-bred draws outside five foes in Grade II grass feature, Baze aboard Mandella trainee, dangerous with right trip. Value Play -- STAR VEGA

10th Race -- CRUZIN WITH CARA -- Training at Hollypark, draws good middle post in full field of maiden/claiming sprinters, Martinez atop O'Neill trainee, beware. WON TON TOOSIE -- Bug boy Bisono atop Sadler trainee, draws extreme outside post for sophomore filly tag dash, sans blinkers for this diploma try. Value Play -- B R LADY