Ralph Siraco’s selections for Thursday’s races at Del Mar
Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000 | 9:30 a.m.
Thursday's card
1st Race -- Salty Pearl - Scratched out over the weekend for this spot, hustling Espinoza aboard Robbins trainee, well placed here. Flaming Cloud - Draws just inside top pick for mile opener, Gomez aboard Duncan trainee, could be in right spot if top one falters. Value Play -- Lady Di Huntley
2nd Race -- Isle of Kapalua - Hustling rider Rollins aboard here, draws good post for the sprint distance, diploma for price? Bets a Flying - Draws just inside top pick, bug boy Diaz on Dutton trainee, could be in right spot to graduate. Value Play -- Tanya Darling
3rd Race -- Tiz Mighty - Has been knocking on the door at this level for a while, hustling Pedroza sticks with him, we will too -- just one more time here. Romeo's Royalty - Top jock Espinoza aboard Wingfield-owned & trained charge, draws good post, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Sami's Tango
4th Race -- Twothousandegrees - Delahoussaye scales Bell trainee, blinker change here, should get the right trip from post 6 with this rider, a diploma factor. Peagreenwithenvy - Showed signs of life of late, hustling bug boy Diaz now, equiptment change too. Value Play -- Sharp Boi
5th Race -- Tioga - British-bred runner draws good inner post for the route turf outing, Desormeaux on Dolan trainee, should trip out. Anstar - Another British-bred that is well spotted, hustling Albarado on Jory trainee, could get a trip as well. Value Play -- Love Lane
6th Race -- Cobrina - Back to best distance here, McCarron stays on Puype trainee, outside post should be just right for speedster. Placerita - Draws good post, Solis scales Lukas trainee, well placed in this, a factor for the brass ring. Value Play -- Global
7th Race -- Coracle - Hot trainer Frankel employs Desormeaux here, draws good post, well placed, take the hot ticket at seaside. Alexine - Argentine-bred runner shows up here, trainer Mandella tabs Solis for the ride, could be anything. Value Play -- Ta Ta Be True
8th Race -- Fit to Be Royal - Enriquez on Pinfield trainee, equiptment change and nasal strip added here, outside post a concern, but, will be price in nightcap. Best Line - Hustling rider Rollins on Morey, Jr. trainee, several changes in equiptment and nasal strip again, new stuff could provide a diploma. Value Play - Joe's Fast Lane
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