Selections for Sunday’s races at Del Mar

Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000 | 3:09 a.m.

Sunday's card

1st Race -- What a Little Star -- Draws good post, Flores for trainer Lewis, had prep ready now. Waimea Bay - Runner up in same over the track in last, hustling Puglisi again, 2nd in last pair, third time the charm? Value Play -- He Said Maybe

2nd Race -- Diplomat - Espinoza scales Drysdale trainee, 4th over the course in last, gets the trip here. Without Doubt - Boxed in with troubled trip while claimed in last, new trainer Carava tabs Solis to ride, good spot for action. Value Play -- Perusing

3rd Race -- Lucky Leprechaun - Just missed while closing strong in last, drops a notch here, Pedroza/Carava team, nails them at the wire. Inwood - Drops back to claimer here, won starter allowance at this level four races back, Flores stays for this. Value Play -- Sweet For A Moment

4th Race -- Subpoena - Won starter allowance at Hollypark in last, comes back and fits this well, Nakatani aboard Peterson trainee for repeat. Gifted Athlete - Pace factor to finish 3rd routing on lawn in last, won 2 of 3 prior sprinting, back to best game. Value Play -- Stockman's Stand

5th Race -- Billions - Put it all togther to break maiden in third career outing in last, stretches out on lawn now, Espinoza on Lukas trainee for repeat. Martel - Certain to be pace-setter here, close runner up in last pair, Eddie D. aboard, theft on agenda. Value Play -- Impala

6th Race -- Hombre Rapido - Runner up in last, third before that, McCarron stays aboard Moreno trainee, ready to graduate. Fleet Friend - Set pace and worn down while close 2nd in career debut in last, solid pair of Del Mar works since, Flores on Cerin trainee. Value Play -- Cruise Missle

7th Race -- Percutant - British-bred runner draws good rail post for the mile turf outing, makes third start back from layoff, Albarado on Abrams trainee. Fastasaspeednbulit - Won by a nose at this trip on Hollypark lawn while claimed in last, reunites with Solis for new trainer Carava, will be coming late. Value Play -- Espartero

8th Race -- Fort Lauderdale - Drew off to break maiden over this track in last, debut 4th before that, Nakatani reunites on Baffert trainee. Sea Reel - 3-wide runner up in Hollypark stakes when second-best in last, broke maiden in only other career start before that, Espinoza up. Value Play -- Madame Roar

9th Race -- Hold the Prize - Nice 4th at Hollypark in last, pair of breezing drills at Del Mar since, in the quinella 4 of 10 lifetime starts with a pair of wins, fits here. Appeal the Call - Sharp win over the track in last, stretches two turns now, hustling Pedroza returns, could call a repeat here. Value Play -- Tuscany