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

Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000 | 10:29 a.m.

Thursday's races

1st Race -- More Cal Bread - Hustling Pedroza aboard Siegal runner for trainer Hendricks, must negotiate outside post at a mile here, Bread and butter? Unique Affair - Breaks right outside top pick, may hustle for position with top jock Nakatani aboard, first turn tells tale. Value Play -- Spanish Thoughts

2nd Race -- Mr. Treasure - Solis scales Stute trainee, draws outside post at a mile here, a factor in this. Lil Blackey - Draws good rail post here, Nakatani rides for trainer Greenman, should get catbird trip. Value Play -- Nates Colony

3rd Race -- Fire Cracker Kid - Draws good inside post for the mile, Blanc gets the call on Canani trainee, should be able to get the trip here. Best Line - Flores tabbed by cagey Northern California-based trainer Morey, Jr. here, must deal with outside post though. Value Play -- Wild Till Dawn

4th Race -- Bit Of Wheat - Flores teams with trainer Van Berg in this, needs clean trip from inner post sprinting here, training at Hollypark. Box Of Jewels - Competitive at this level, Desormeaux aboard Cerin trainee, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Ve Chipper

5th Race -- Ticket To Fun - Nakatani aboard Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, draws good inner post for the mile, respect connections. Pro Bono - Hustling Pedroza aboard Abrams trainee, should get preferred trip from inside post, trip contender. Value Play -- Count V Ullmann

6th Race -- Prince Twining - Hustling Espinoza aboard Dominguez trainee, draws outside post for this sprint, should get clear trip to break maiden. Impresario - Flores scales Sadler trainee, needs clean trip from rail post, sits the pocket for best chance at diploma. Value Play -- Weatherbug

7th Race -- Kimme A Star - Trainer Carava has main man hustling Pedroza aboard, draws good rail post for the mile, all systems should be go. Iron Glow - Flores takes over on Lewis trainee, must overcome outside post, needs a good position into first turn to be effective. Value Play -- Hidden Greeting

8th Race -- Alissa Quinn - Flores aboard for finale, draws good outside post for the sprint, takes the blinkers off for this. Attack Cat - Garcia scales Shulman trainee, needs a clear trip from inside post, Cat Attacks diploma with rail run. Value Play -- Valued Opinion