Ralph Siraco’s Santa Anita selections

Friday, April 15, 2005 | 10:05 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- ALIJUENDRA -- Draws good inner post for route opener, hustling Pedroza on Bernstein trainee, goes for graduation here. RHYHANDA -- Guidry atop one-of-two Saavedra-trained "hidden entry," draws outside box in two-turn maiden/claimer, first turn trip key to diploma chance. Value Play -- MEG'S OPERATOR

2nd Race -- SHAMOAN -- Irish-bred draws rail post in small five-horse grass route stakes, Valdivia astride Harty trainee, fits this feature well. EASTERN SAND -- Solis scales Mullins trainee, draws middle box for two-turn sophomore turf run, sans blinkers for this try. Value Play -- GOODWILL AMBASSADOR

3rd Race -- BLESS HER HEART -- Hustling Pedroza on one-of-two Cerin-trained "hidden entry," draws good rail post for mile claimer, backers want to Bless Her Heart win winning tickets. LA CHOLA -- Guidry aboard Moreno trainee, draws well for two-turn tag run, La Chola winna? Value Play -- QUEEN OF SOUL

4th Race -- PRACTICAL CAT -- Solis scales Hendricks trainee, draws good box for short maiden/claiming dash, Cat-quick effort is Practical for graduation. FABULOUS PRINCE -- Draws good middle post for sprint tag run, Guidry astride Becerra trainee, Prince to be crowned with diploma here? Value Play -- QUINTON STRIKES

5th Race -- COTOPAXI -- Solis scales Canani trainee, draws good inner post for grass allowance mile, well placed here. PALACE ROSE -- Draws alongside top pick in two-turn turf run, Desormeaux on Hess trainee, good spot for action. Value Play -- WUNDELIA

6th Race -- A MAN FROM INDY -- Training at Hollypark, draws good outer post for short maiden/claiming sprint, Baze aboard O'Neill trainee. SPORTY MCGEE -- Hustling Pedroza on Sadler trainee, draws alongside top pick for tag dash, McGee sports diploma here? Value Play -- CHEATUM

7th Race -- APPEARANCE FEE -- Draws good box for starter allowance grass mile, Baze aboard Baffert trainee for owner Baffert, Appearance in winners circle provides Fee for winners at wickets. KLAMATHFALLSASLEEP -- Douglas atop Sadler trainee, draws outside post for two-turn turf outing, needs crafty trip to win. Value Play -- FORTY FIVECALIBUR

8th Race -- FOSTER -- Draws middle post in full field of maiden special weight sprinters, Baze aboard Mandella trainee, Foster a graduation here? NIFTY SOUVENIR -- Guidry astride one-of-two Mullins-trained "hidden entry," this for owner Golden Eagle Farm, Guidry new "go-to-guy" for barn. Value Play -- TAINT THAT A CAT

9th Race -- EXTERIOR -- Solis scales Frankel trainee for owner Juddmonte Farms, draws well for long Grade II grass marathon feature, all systems go. STANLEY PARK -- Won prep for this San Juan 'Cap in last, Valdivia takes over for vacant Stevens on Shirreffs trainee for owners Moss, can come right back here. Value Play -- GENE DE CAMPEAO

10th Race -- DEE DEE'S DINER -- Draws good spot for allowance/claiming sprint, Solis scales Spawr trainee, fits this heat well. BORASCA -- Baze aboard Headley trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post at dash distance, in for a tag here. Value Play -- HIGHEST HONOREE

11th Race -- MUDWEISER -- Desormeaux on Becerra trainee, draws good rail post for maiden special weight grass mile outing, Mudweiser graduation leads to Budweiser celebration at bar. KARACHI KING -- Draws alongside top pick for two-turn Cal-bred turf run, Solis scales Kitchingman trainee, King diploma to crown nightcap? Value Play -- SPACE INVADER