Ralph Siraco’s Selections for Santa Anita

Wednesday, April 7, 1999 | 10:21 a.m.

Selections made for clear racing conditions before scratches

Thursday's card

1ST RACE:

Some Kinda Queen - Hails from the hot baby combo of trainer Dutton and jockey Antley, gets lasix, take the hot ticket.

The Martian - Top jock Flores takes call for trainer Cenicola, solid drills, rider knows how to get them away from the gate.

Value Play -- Go Go

2ND RACE:

Penny Marie - Stevens scales this one of two Hess-trainees entered in the race, should be forwardly placed from outer post at a mile here, Penny for her thoughts?

Mis Upstart - Continues morning work at training center, Antley up here, blinkers are added for this trip.

Value Play -- Saint Ella

3RD RACE:

Brodrick - Draws good inside post for the mile here, trainer Sadler adds blinkers to equipment for this go-round, hustling Vergara get the call.

Imaginary Line - Northern California trainer enters here, another who gets the good draw of post position, Validivia tabbed by Sumja.

Value Play -- Fly Kinda Guy

4TH RACE:

Quinton's Quick - Gem of consistency like Energizer bunny---just keeps on going---and winning, Espinosa again, Quinton quick enough from rail post.

Tri Xacta - Training at Hollypark, lands Solis with good post, blinkers added for this, include in tri and exacta.

Value Play -- Angels Bounty

5TH RACE:

Many Sweet Rewards -] Draws middle post for short dash, addition of blinkers for this, Gonzalez for Johnston/Monroe team.

Torrenitina - Sahadi trainee also get good post to start from, Ramsammy will hustle, could trip out in this spot.

Value Play -- Bertrando's Act

6TH RACE:

Sidon - Stakes competitor lands more-likely spot to perform well, Solis for trainer McAnally, should get the trip rider wants from outter post at a mile here.

Tavildaran - Part of potent Drysdale-trained entry with Stanton Hardcourt, training at Hollypark, gets trainer's main man Desormeaux here.

Value Play -- Lexicon

7TH RACE:

Orville N Wilbur's - Returns to races with solid works, moves from Dollace barn to Mandella shedrow, once was Derby timber, speed to steal it if ready.

The Exeter Man - Hard knocker sure to give top pick a run, another with high speed if needed, top jock Flores scales another Frankel entrant, team may have big day.

Value Play -- White Bronco

8TH RACE:

Sparkling Spirit - Golden Eagle Farm maidens always dangerous, training at Hollypark, Pincay tabbed by trainer Carava.

Heart's Desire - Gets good post for this and is well placed, Solis stays on Stute trainee, good as any in nightcap diploma run.

Value Play -- Moo Over