Ralph Siraco’s selections for Thursday’s races at Del Mar

Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000 | 9:11 a.m.

Thursday's card

1st Race -- Kris Kross - Espinoza on Baffert trainee, draws good inside post for the mile opener, all systems go. Confess - Draws good rail post just inside top pick, hustling bug boy Baze aboard Greely trainee, set to get the trip. Value Play -- Wicked Tudor

2nd Race -- Moody - Flores accepts call on Lewis trainee, draws inner post for the sprint, should be in the mix throughout----if she's in the mood. Mantilla - Northern California-based rider Meza here for trainer Palma, draws good post, certain to hustle throughout. Value Play -- Fin Lady

3rd Race -- Santa Monica - Fast Peruvian gal, huslting bug boy Baze aboard Inda trainee, should be the target here, may be elusive one. Lady Cadet - Classy gal fits this heat, Nakatani on Cerin trainee, she will give her all throughout. Value Play -- Nany's Sweep

4th Race -- Codger - Owned and trained by Henry Moreno, tabs Gomez to ride, good post and well placed here. Old Mizzou - Pedroza/Carava team, draws good outside post, new Mizzou may provide diploma for Old Mizzou here. Value Play -- Emperor's Victory

5th Race -- Doin' Wheelies - Draws good post, Meza picks this one up on Sticka trainee, good spot for action. Vaguely Gallant - Rider Blanc off to slow start, but, this Litt trainee may provide ice-breaker at seaside, needs a trip here. Value Play -- Adminniestrator

6th Race -- Memo to Lange - Nakatani on Hendricks trainee, good spot here, draws good post, all systems go. Penteli de Gras - Flores on Mitchell trainee, has speed to work with, should be in the mix from inner post here. Value Play -- Lovely Toss

7th Race -- Champ's Star -Scratched out of stakes for this, McCarron aboard Dutton trainee, needs honest pace to pick up here. Boca Fast - Certain to provide honest pace, Gomez scales Jackson trainee, quick from the blocks from rail post expected. Value Play -- The Morris Monroe

8th Race --Raging Liar - Draws good post for nightcap, huslting Pedroza on Silva trainee, Raging run provides graudation here----no lie. Seems to Be True - Draws just outside top pick, hustling bug boy Baze aboard Dutton trainee, Seems to be contender---it's true. Value Play -- All Night Long