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

Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000 | 11 a.m.

Sunday's card

1st Race -- Kissout - Flores boards Lewis trainee, draws good post for the sprint opener, kiss might out the field here. Little Hottie - Draws outside post, Pincay scales for trainer Gallagher, should sit a good trip here. Value Play -- Waki Jeannie

2nd Race -- Noble Cielo - Bug boy Baze on Becerra trainee, draws well, hot trainer, takes blinkers off for this. Where's Will - Flores on Moger, Jr. trainee, must overcome outside post, might go for lead from outside box. Value Play -- Desert Surge

3rd Race -- Free Companion - Pincay/Spawr team, draws good middle post for the sprint, productive pair always dangerous. Circle Latour - Top jock Espinoza on Hess trainee, draws just outside top pick, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Elevator Gail

4th Race -- Lucky Leprechaun - Competitive at this level, Jauregui takes over on Spawr trainee, will make late impact. Prized Demon - Pincay sits here instead of top pick for trainer Mitchell, draws good post for the route run, rider makes factor. Value Play -- Kris Kross

5th Race -- Martel - Draws good post for downhill run, Eddie D. on Gallagher trainee, good spot for action with Delahoussaye timing the move. Shadow Creek - Irish-bred runner draws rail post, Nakatani on Sadler trainee, lasix and nasal strip for this, needs a trip. Value Play -- Fog City Willy

6th Race -- Siren - Flores on Lewis trainee, draws good post for the 7-panel run, should make loud impact here. Dr. McGinley - Pincay/Spawr team, another that draws well, adds blinkers for this, doc could make house call here. Value Play -- Cool Intent

7th Race -- Janet - British-bred filly packs late punch, draws rail spot for mile turf feature, hustling Puglisi for trainer Vienna. Velvet Morning - Training at Hollypark, has had some tough trips lately, Frankel trainee gets Desormeaux, gal is better than shown. Value Play -- Miss Pixie

8th Race -- Gaelic Hope - Gomez on Saldler-trained speedster, good post for sprint run, a factor all the way. Testy Target - Stevens on Molina trainee, draws good post as well, rider should place this one early for best results late. Value Play -- A Good Dancer

9th Race -- Numerous Ambition - Part of entry with also-eligible Guilty Pleasure, McCarron rides Ellis trainee, draws well for downhill run. Jingle Bell Hop - Draws good post for the roller coaster ride, Nakatani on Cerin trainee for Golden Eagle Farm, respect connections. Value Play -- Sehra