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

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000 | 11:48 a.m.

Thursday's card

1st Race -- Sagle - Hustling Pedroza on Carava trainee, draws good post for mile opener, jockey-trainer team productive pair. Ocean Of Storms - Desormeaux on Cassidy trainee, should get a trip from outside post, could storm to victory here. Value Play -- Belgium Girl

2nd Race -- Siren - Draws good post for route outing, Flores aboard Lewis trainee, style to get the trip. Best Line - Hustling Pedroza on Morey, Jr. trainee, draws two stalls inside top pick, lasix and nasal strip. Value Play -- Victoria Lake

3rd Race -- Coke's Tribute - Pedroza/Carava combo again, draws good post for the dash, jockey does well with babies. Our Shining Hour - Desormeaux on Zucker trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post, could be his Shining Hour. Value Play -- Express Memo

4th Race -- Tala Ya - Part of coupled Godolphin Racing, Inc.-owned entry with Aslaaf, duo should like the green, good rail post and Flores aboard. Fax And Go - Desormeaux gets chance on Baffert trainee, draws good middle post, Fax may Go and be gone. Value Play -- Gem Of A Guy

5th Race -- Jetin Excess - Training at Hollypark, hustling Espinoza on Perdomo trainee, Jetin has Excess speed for this. Rosanda - Desormeaux scales Silva trainee, needs a clean trip from inside post for the 7-panel run, good spot here. Value Play -- Dixie's Dream Girl

6th Race -- Rob Bob - Bug boy Baze aboard Cerin trainee, fits this spot, should get a good stalking trip from post at the mile run. Plumazo - Argentine-bred runner competitive at this level, Espinoza fits Mitchell trainee, should get the trip from rail post. Value Play -- Silk Shades

7th Race -- Smooth As Silk - Training at Hollypark, draws good middle post for the mile turf feature, Solis scales Frankel trainee. Exit For Ever - French-bred runner draws good inner post, Blanc on Canani trainee, should get a good trip here. Value Play -- Eurolink Raindance

8th Race -- The Madison Man - Bug boy Baze on Headley trainee, draws good outside post for the 7-panel nightcap, Man may be maiden no more. Tex Villa - Desormeaux on Cerin trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post, Tex may take Villa in winners circle. Value Play -- Fabulous Groom