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

Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000 | 11:21 a.m.

Sunday's card

1st Race -- Kudos - Solis scales Mandella trainee for owners Moss, draws good post for the downhill opener, makes last run. Sustained - Stevens aboard Inda trainee, draws inner post, has a chance to get ground-saving trip. Value Play -- Poker Creek

2nd Race -- Dubai To Dubai - Part of Godolphin Racing, Inc.-owned coupled entry with Dubai World, royally bred duo, Desormeaux here, Flores there for trainer Harty. Indy Lead - Another well-bred runner, draws inner post, Solis on Baffert trainee, won't be a maiden for long. Value Play -- Echelon

3rd Race -- Tough Men - Part of Thoroughbred Corporation-owned and Shirreffs-trained coupled entry with Wealth Of Nation, Eddie D. here, tough team. Neotorque - Desormeaux on Garcia trainee, likes the course, signs of life in last, good spot for action. Value Play -- Good Actor

4th Race -- Rain Minister - Pincay/Spawr team hot right now, draws good outside post, a factor all the way. Current Image - Triple bug boy Espinoza on Dominguez trainee, should be part of the mix from the start, might make striking Image in winners circle. Value Play -- Fancy High

5th Race -- Lady Di Huntley - Another Pincay/Spawr production, draws good outside post for the 7-panel run, the factor throughout. Winning Genes - Training at Hollypark, draws good middle post, Nakatani scales for trainer Sise, connections to consider. Value Play -- Fin Lady

6th Race -- Mash One - One of three uncoupled Frankel-trained entires in field, just won a smasher over the course, good post and Flores back. Northern Quest - Another Frankel trainee with solid credentials, McCarron scales this one, should be put in right spot to captalize here. Value Play -- Timboroa

7th Race -- Peter's Pond - Draws good post for the sprint, Gomez again on Sadler trainee, fits well here, will give good showing. Chikalis - Trainer Spawr and jockey Pincay having great meet together, well placed here, good post, should be right there. Value Play -- Bienfeo

8th Race -- Chertly - McCarron aboard Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, draws good post for the sprint, respect connections. Very Caerleon - Training at Hollypark, Gomez on Lynch trainee, good post and well placed, needs honest pace for best chance. Value Play -- Sing Because

9th Race -- Becky Virtue - One of two uncoupled Baffert-trained "hidden entry" here, Solis scales and daws good post, Virtue could be victorious for more than Becky. Princess Cha Cha - McCarron aboard Inda trainee, draws just inside top pick, Princess could Cha Cha away with diploma here. Value Play -- Stopyourtwining