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

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000 | 10:08 a.m.

Thursday's card

1st Race -- Chin Gone - Draws good post for sprint opener, Solis on Silva trainee, either take it on the Chin or Gone to graduation. Hoolies Best - Nakatani aboard Lukas trainee, draws just inside top pick, connections know how to win. Value Play -- Silver Lime Light

2nd Race -- It's All Talent - Gomez on Hess trainee, well spotted here, draws good post for the route run, may be appropriately named. Confucius - Nakatani aboard Cerin trainee, must overcome outside post, trip into first turn will tell the tale. Value Play -- Valiant Wonder

3rd Race -- Slews Royal Son - Draws good outside spot here, Enriquez on West trainee, hard knocker at this level. Magic Meeting - Training at Hollypark, hustling Pedroza aboard, draws well, good spot for action. Value Play -- Tambourine Man

4th Race -- Kinetic Bend - Training at Hollypark, draws better spot for this downhill run, Nakatani on Mitchell trainee. Gaelic Thunder - Draws outside slot, bug boy Baze on Stute trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, a factor. Value Play -- Seven Jillion

5th Race -- Nurdlinger - Garcia boards Sadler trainee, needs a break from outside post at the mile distance, good spot for action with a good trip. It' A Reality - Was on good win streak recently, should be in the mix throughout, Pincay/Spawr hot team right now. Value Play -- Brodrick

6th Race -- Magical Maze - Nakatani scales Hendricks trainee for owners Wygod, draws good outside post for the sprint, respect connections. Demons Wild - Enriquez on another West trainee, draws inner spot here, adds blinkers for this outing. Value Play -- Over The Clover

7th Race -- Choice Spirit - Respected connections in trainer Frankel, jockey Nakatani for owner Juddmonte Farm, drawn well, choice in this corner. Burning Hope - Black on Lukas trainee for Padua Stable, draws good post for the turf mile feature, should get the catbird trip. Value Play -- Cheshire Cat

8th Race -- Old Mizzou - Hustling Pedroza again on Carava trainee, draws inner post for the 7-panel nightcap, good trip could produce the diploma here. Dr. McGinley - Pincay/Spawr show again, draws good post, should be in the mix throughout, team going great guns right now. Value Play -- Moscow U.

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