Friday, Nov. 9, 2001 | 11:24 a.m.
Saturday's races
1st Race -- Southerly Wind -- British-bred draws good box for turf route opener, Flores scales Vienna trainee, should be well placed to get the win. Merhy -- Training at Anita, Smith astride Shirreffs trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, solid contender. Value Play -- Dunhill
2nd Race -- Aly's Fever -- Espinoza on Shirreffs trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, draws good post for maiden sprint, winning Fever? Distribute -- Draws alongside top pick, Flores atop Baffert trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, Distribute winning ticket? Value Play -- Apache Wings
3rd Race -- Twice As Golden -- Flores sits another Baffert trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, should get a trip from inner post, Golden for gold. Dream Day -- Training at Anita, Baze aboard the Baffert-trained horse for owners Thoroughbred Corporation, Baffert 'Quinella' possible. Value Play -- Pali Princess
4th Race -- Fin Entertainment -- Hustling Espinoza on this Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, draws good post for the sprint claimer, bet the Fin on Entertainment. Mike And Leo -- Solis astride Hess trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post, quick enough to be forward threat. Value Play -- Chicago Joe
5th Race -- Quick To Please -- Desormeaux atop Frankel trainee for owner Juddmonte Farms, draws good box for turf route, win will Please backers Quick. Yes We Do -- Draws good rail post, Espinoza on Jory trainee, should get a good trip at a square price here. Value Play -- Sehra
6th Race -- Soviet Flag -- Nakatani on Aguirre trainee, draws good post for maiden-claimer sprint, bred to be quick and win early. Matt's Lark -- Hustling Pedroza aboard Dutton trainee, draws good post, jockey and trainer are productive in maiden outings. Value Play -- One Verse
7th Race -- Waki Music -- Desormeaux aboard Frankel trainee for owner Juddmonte Farms, well spotted in stakes, respect connections. Gabriellina Giof -- British-bred training at Anita, McCarron again on McAnally trainee, should be a factor from rail post. Value Play -- Live Your Dreams
8th Race -- Hero's Welcome -- Delahoussaye stays on Hendricks trainee for owners Wygod, well suited at 7-panel distance, makes last impact. Expressionist -- Stevens scales Mandella trainee for owners Moss, needs crafty ride from rail post, might be forced to be pace here. Value Play -- Donato's Run
9th Race -- Devil's Bandit -- Delahoussaye scales Peterson trainee, draws good rail post for turf mile finale, should get the graduation trip here. Fun And Sun -- Hustling Espinoza atop Mandella trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, draws good post as well, Fun for Sun is diploma. Value Play ----Thrill The Crowd
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