Ralph Siraco’s Del Mar selections

Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004 | 8:56 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- LYCIUS LIFE -- Draws well for mile opener, Espinoza aboard co-owner Hollendorfer trainee, solid barn with solid chance here. SUNNY STREET -- Draws alongside top pick for two-turn maiden/claimer, Desormeaux atop Hendricks trainee, victory for trainer would be appropriately named. Value Play -- KISS'N DYNA

2nd Race -- TIZZAROUND -- Draws outside box in small six-horse sprint field, Baze aboard O'Neill trainee, Tizz-a-round time for graduation. SONRIENTE -- Hustling Pedroza on Harrington trainee, draws well for Cal-bred maiden dash, adds blinkers for this diploma try. Value Play -- RUNWITHTHEDEVIL

3rd Race -- SPRING FESTIVAL -- Flores aboard Canani trainee for owners Wygod, draws outside box in short turf sprint, pop and clear and gone. ARTIST'S STUDIO -- Draws good middle post for allowance/claiming grass dash, Nakatani atop Hess trainee, good spot for action. Value Play -- SPIRITED

4th Race -- NO TIME TO LOSE -- Baze aboard O'Neill trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post in maiden/claiming sprint, backers hope this is No Time To Lose diploma. ROAR OF AFRICA -- Draws good middle post for tag dash, Santiago astride co-owner Peterson trainee, Roar Of graduation heard clear to Africa here? Value Play -- MY OUTLET

5th Race -- RUN GOOD -- Bug boy Ruis aboard Proctor trainee for owner Glen Hill Farm, draws good inner post for starter allowance sprint, need only live up to namesake to win this. AIZARUNNER -- Nice recent score, Santiago atop Knapp trainee, Aizarunner may BE a runner. Value Play -- PROUD GENERAL

6th Race -- REVENESCENT -- Comes here fresh, Espinoza on Mulhall trainee, loves the trip and surface, beware. BLUE AFLEET -- Draws rail post in short allowance turf dash, Flores aboard young Dollace trainee, sharp break from starting gate could puts this one in drivers seat. Value Play -- BLAIRS ROARIN STAR

7th Race -- AREYOUTALKINTOME -- Draws rail in small five-horse sophomore stakes, Nakatani on co-owner O'Neill trainee, they may be talkin' about him in winners circle. DON'TSELLMESHORT -- Fits this 7-panel Cal-bred feature race well, Flores aboard Hendricks trainee, better not sell him short. Value Play -- JET WEST

8th Race -- DEPUTY LEE -- Draws outer box in short maiden/claiming sprint, bug boy Ruis atop Gaines trainee for owner Harris Farms, productive connections here. EXCESSIVE CONTACT -- Draws alongside top pick in Cal-bred nightcap dash, Moran aboard Mullins trainee, jockey will make the most of chance with top stable here. Value Play -- BELEIVE A CAPER