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

Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000 | 2:29 a.m.

Sunday's card

1st Race -- Jacquie's Doll - Claimed in early May and returns for new trainer Peterson here, top jock Espinoza now, won last time off the bench. Skyridge Echo - Eased and walked off in last, takes serious drop here, nice recent work, easy spot. Value Play -- Tuta Niche

2nd Race -- Corwyn Belle - Dueled and faded in last, runner up before that, well spotted here, Gomez now. Princess Candi - Gem of consistancy is 3-for-6 this year, 2-for-4 at Del Mar, Pincay/Spawr team. Value Play -- Superget

3rd Race -- Sharan - British-bred runner overmatched in Eddie Read 'Cap in last, fits this heat well, won with authority over this course last year. Pavillon - Brazilian-bred saved ground while 3rd off-the-bench over this course in last, McCarron stays, had race beware. Value Play -- Turkish Prize

4th Race -- Mary Moscow - Stalked and weakened on turf in last, broke maiden at first asking on the main, McCarron returns on Gaines trainee. Bright Victory - Broke maiden routing on main in last, should be part of pace scenario here, could win off the bench with Desormeaux returning. Value Play -- Girl Talk

5th Race -- Brite Reality - Solid victory over the same in last, should stalk and pounce again, Pedroza/Carava team. Ramelles Lad - Drops for return to races, good Del Mar works, Steiner gets chance on Chew trainee, good spot for action. Value Play -- True Victory

6th Race -- Double Shot Latte - Hustling Pedroza aboard Canani first-time starter, good works, lasix, needs prompt start from inner post. Stellar Slew - Solis scales Mandella trainee, another with solid worktab, draws just outside top pick, bred to win early. Value Play -- Hamsaat Hi Haat

7th Race -- Fin Colony - Returned to races with sprint tightener in last, should be close to the running on the stretchout, Berrio/Avila team. Prized Demon - Sent for the lead from outside post and faded in last, draws good inner post now, part of pace scenario here. Value Play -- Senator Goldwater

8th Race -- Velvet Morning - 4th in Grade II grass stakes over the course when in need of a race in last, Frankel trainee pointing for this, Albarado get chance. Uncharted Haven - Huge rally to win Grade II San Clemente over this course in last, other "Frankel trainee" get Solis again, repreat within reach. Value Play -- Kumari Continent

9th Race estate now, Meza returns on Moger, Jr. trainee, in time for graduation here. Classic Tee - Part of pace and faded to 4th routing in last, shortens up to one-turn now, takes off blinkers for this. Value Play -- Benteam