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

Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000 | 10:21 a.m.

Thursday's card

1st Race -- Ramelles Lad - Training at Hollypark, draws good inner post for route opener, Puglisi on Aguirre horse. G L's Gold Strike - Another who ships across town, Espinoza on Bean runner, comeptitive at this level. Value Play -- Livingonthestrand

2nd Race -- Ora Pro Nobis - Argentine-bred part of Craig-owned coupled entry with High Wire Act, Solis scales here, entry packs one-two punch. Dream Counter - Espinoza on Mitchell horse again, draws rail down the hill, needs clear racing over the dirt to main to get through. Value Play -- McCordnskuba

3rd Race -- Stopyourtwinning - Draws good outside post for the sprint run, Stevens scales Hofmans horse, bred to win quick. Kissout - Flores aboard Lewis entry, draws good middle post, jockey-trainer good duo. Value Play -- Such Gold

4th Race -- Iam The Ice Miss - Eddie D. on Stute runner, draws good outside post for the full sprint, should get a winning trip here. Golden Carousel - Nakatani on Sise horse for Halo Farms, draws middle slot, team to be dangerous. Value Play -- Who Dis

5th Race -- TenfortyBlues - Draws good rail post for turf mile, Hollypark champ Espinoza on Baffert runner, respect connections. Glorious Linda - French-bred lands post six, Delahoussaye on Silva horse, a contender on the green. Value Play -- Bimbo's Kiss

6th Race -- Three Guns - Solis on Headley entrant, draw good post in full field for short dash, prompt start could yield diploma. Johnny Bull - Flores on Baffert trainee for owner Earnhardt, draws right in middle of dozen runner, connections always dangerous. Value Play -- Once It Happens

7th Race -- Lethal Instrument - Part of Craig-owned and Shirreffs-trained coupled entry with Smile Again, Nakatani aboard here, entrymate give solid support. Jekyll And Hyde - Stevens scales Hollendorfer horse, draws just outside top pair, trainer doesn't send them down for kicks. Value Play -- Glorious Way

8th Race -- Toastie's Crown - Draws good post for nightcap sprint, Pincay / Spawr team, productive combo here. Abrigail - Trainer Sadler tabs Steiner for this, draws good box, good spot for action. Value Play -- Tuta Niche