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

Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000 | 9:09 a.m.

Thursday's races

1st Race -- French Parfait - Draws good inner post, Solis scales for trainer Nick Canani here, should get good trip in this. La Otra Nina - Desormeaux/Hess team, needs to overcome outside box, first turn should tell the tale. Value Play -- J Vivendi

2nd Race -- Spiritual Force - Hustling Pedroza on Hendricks trainee, should be forwardly placed from post three, may trip out for diploma. Gracious Lover - Draws the wood sprinting here, needs clean trip for graduation chance, hustling Espinoza on Dominguez trainee. Value Play -- Balnagowan

3rd Race -- North Northwest - Draws good post for distance, Solis scales Stute trainee, good spot for action. Chaffee's Prospect - Training at Hollypark, Nakatani aboard Mitchell trainee, should get good trip in this. Value Play -- Fancy High

4th Race -- Feminine Fury - Hess trainee put the blinkers on for this, Desormeaux aboard, will need a trip to graduate though. Unique Affair - Draws good post, P. Val. aboard for cagey Northern California trainer Morey, Jr., should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Worththegamble

5th Race -- Blush At Twilight - Nice recent maiden breaker, moves to next conditions here, Nakatani on Team Lukas trainee. Iron Glow - Flores stays for trainer Lewis here, needs honest pace here, draws inner post for this. Value Play -- Gram's Royal Luck

6th Race -- Mojoman - P. Val. on Duncan trainee, draws outside post, should attend the running here, Mojo nomo maiden after this? Mr. Treasure - Draws extreme outside post, Solis aboard Stute trainee, have to hustle early from scenic start. Value Play -- Ruff N Restless

7th Race -- Success In Excess - Fleet filly draws good post for this sprint feature, Flores/Baffert/Pegram potent jockey/trainer/owner combo. The Wind Moria - Draws two-in from top pick, should get good trip here, Nakatani on Inda trainee. Value Play -- Excessive Girl

8th Race -- Simply Surprizing - Gaines trainee draws good middle post, Blanc gets the call in the nightcap, not much to beat to graduate. One For The Boys - Delahoussaye sticks around to scale Baker trainee, starts just inside top pick, Boys for One diploma here? Value Play -- Northern High