Ralph Siraco’s selections for Thursday’s races at Santa Anita

Wednesday, April 5, 2000 | 9:28 a.m.

Thursday's races

1st Race -- School Meeting - Bred to be quick, gets good post, Nakatani scales for trainer Baffert here. War Money - Pedroza aboard Mayberry youngster, draws good post, connections are good with these. Value Play -- Meteor Game

2nd Race -- Sourcebook - Baby draws outside post, Nakatani again on Baffert trainee for Golden Eagle Farm, connection double? Slew The Actress - Training at Pomona, draws inner post, hustling Pedroza on cagey trainer entry, hmmmm. Value Play -- Surglace

3rd Race -- Prized Demon - Draws good inner post for the mile outing, Pincay aboard as well as lasix, good spot. Wild 'n Wet - Part of coupled entry with Hyrah, Garcia opts for this half of Stute-trained duo, entrymate gives support. Value Play -- Fade To Blue

4th Race -- Nine East - Eddie D. rides Cassidy trainee, good post for downhill run, races for Southern Nevada Racing Stable. Vote Getter - Garcia/ Stute combo, needs a clean trip from inside post, may cast the winning vote here. Value Play -- Ionizer

5th Race -- Cobrina - Races in colors of Cobra Farms, Inc. and McCarron scales for trainer Puype, needs prompt start and clean trip from inside post at this sprint. Courtesan - English-bred runner draws good post, Pedroza rides for lady Mayberry trainee, could trip out. Value Play -- Whittle

6th Race -- Sweet Ruhl - Competitive at this level, draws good post, Valdivia will hustle, good as any and better that most. Five Nines - Another Southern Nevada Racing Stable runner, good post and Garcia on for trainer Cassidy here, maybe two for Silver State. Value Play -- Sallys Pie

7th Race -- Here's To You - McCarron aboard Gallagher trainee, draws good post, one to beat in this. Caffe Latte - Irish-bred runner fits well here, draws good rail post for the mile turf outing, Nakatani/Baffert team. Value Play -- West Side

8th Race -- Digniflite - Draws well for sprint nightcap, Desormeaux/Hess team, should get the diploma run trip here. Rusty Gold - Draws well and gets Espinoza for capable conditioner Dominguez here, why not? Value Play -- Weatherbug