Ralph Siraco’s Del Mar selections

Friday, July 30, 2004 | 10:03 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- SHE'S A JEWEL -- Baze aboard Cerin trainee, draws good post for short sprint opener, backers hope She's THE Jewel of first-year filly group. SHE'S SALTY -- Court atop O'Neill trainee, draws inner box for maiden dash, Salty graduation forthcoming? Value Play -- SWIFT WINGS

2nd Race -- BUT OF COURSE -- Espinoza aboard Mulhall trainee, draws outside post in small six-horse route claimer, adds blinkers for this. BALDWIN COUNTY -- Draws good box for two-turn tag run, Santiago atop Ellis trainee, victory within County? Value Play -- EYE PEA OH

3rd Race -- CADILLAC CRUISER -- Nakatani on Machowsky trainee for owner Stronach Stables, draws good post for short sprint maiden outing, runs like a Cadillac for Cruiser diploma? CASHMULA -- Draws outside box for freshman dash, Desormeaux on Baffert trainee, solid connections. Value Play -- BOSTON GLORY

4th Race -- MISS VEGAS -- Irish-bred lands good spot in Grade II grass stakes, Flores aboard Frankel trainee for owner Gann, the one to beat. BONAIRE -- British-bred draws alongside top pick in turf mile feature, Desormeaux aboard Drysdale trainee, solid runner from solid stable. Value Play -- VICTORY U.S.A.

5th Race -- DAUPHIN -- Smith scales co-owner Headley trainee, needs crafty trip from inner post at 7-panel distance, good spot for action. BEYOND BRILLIANT -- Draws good post for long one-turn claimer, Baze aboard Sadler trainee, only need to live up to namesake to win. Value Play -- POTRISUNRISE

6th Race -- HOT MARKET -- Draws good rail post for mile claimer, bug boy Ruis atop Mitchell trainee, a forward factor throughout. CHARMING BOY -- Argentine-bred draws alongside top pick in two-turn tag run, Baze aboard O'Neill trainee, fits this heat well. Value Play -- BRING HOME THEGOLD

7th Race -- BRANDS HATCH -- Draws good post for route allowance outing, Smith scales Harty trainee for owner Darley Stable, overmatched in last. SEA OF SILVER -- Bug boy Ruis aboard Baffert trainee, draws good box for two-turner, backers hope Silver turns to gold by the Sea. Value Play -- OCH TAMALE

8th Race -- GOLDEN ARROW -- Espinoza aboard Drysdale trainee, draws good box for turf route stakes, all systems go? GOLD RUCKUS -- Draws rail in two-turn grass feature, Nakatani on Hollendorfer trainee for owner Franks Farms, solid connections with solid contender. Value Play -- BONUS PACK

9th Race -- GLAMOUR CAT -- Draws good middle post in full field of maiden sprinters, Nakatani atop Machowsky trainee, Cat quick for Glamour victory? DIAMANTA -- Smith scales Harty trainee for owner Darley Stable, draws good box for maiden outing, respect connections. Value Play -- GREEK TRANQUILITY

10th Race -- LUNGE -- Draws good post for sprint nightcap, huslting Pedroza on Cassidy trainee, fits this claiming level well. TAYLOR'S SERIES -- Smith scales Spawr trainee, draws outer post in tag dash, sophomore filly fits this finale. Value Play -- INDEFENSIBLE

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