Ralph Siraco’s Santa Anita selections

Wednesday, March 1, 2000 | 9:56 a.m.

Thursday's races

1st Race -- French Parfait - Draws good inside post for the route, Solis scales Canani trainee, should get winning trip for opener. Ivycoveredwalls - Garcia takes call on Monteleone runner, draws good spot, could trip out here. Value Play -- Meditative

2nd Race -- Burning Hope - Draws good rail post for the turf mile, Nakatani on Lukas charge for Padua Stables, connections are right. Devil's Creek - Draws just outside top pick, Desormeaux aboard for trainer Cerin, could get catbird seat trip. Value Play -- Velvet Morning

3rd Race -- Gambler's Do - Delahoussaye aboard Dutton horse, needs clean trip from rail post sprinting here, might Do for Gamblers. Wolfwithintegrity - Draws just outside of top pick from gate two, hustling Espinoza scales Sadler runner, a factor here. Value Play -- Sunlit Gold

4th Race -- Working Capital - Hustling Puglisi aboard Cassidy horse, needs a trip from outer post, boasts Southern Nevada Racing Stables. Glacier Gold - Draws coveted rail box for mile run, hustling bug boy Diaz rides Shulman charge, chance for dream trip here. Value Play -- Top Of Our Game

5th Race -- Heidijim N' Grant - Hard-knocking claimer at this level, needs clean trip from rail post sprinting, jockey-trainer hungry pair. Princess Candi - Legend Pincay scales Palma horse, should be in the mix throughout, a factor at this level. Value Play -- Sheckles

6th Race -- Herb's Birthday - Been knocking on diploma door, Solis stays with Stute runner, Herb can celebrate more than birthday here. Tune Shadow - Hustling Espinoza rides for capable Northern California-based trainer Moger, Jr. here, draws good post, well spotted. Value Play -- Not Without Honor

7th Race -- Buena - Draws middle post for the mile turf feature, hustling Espinoza aboard DeLima nag, fits here, good trip needed. Recklesswarrant - Draws inside post, top jock Nakatani scales Sise, Jr. horse, should good position for a win in this. Value Play -- Bimbo's Kiss

8th Race -- Wasted - Coming off good effort in last, returning Antley on Ellis horse, needs a trip from inner post in this. Money Order - Hustling Espinoza scales Becerra trainee, draws good post for the sprint, Order nightcap Money here? Value Play -- Pembina