Ralph Siraco’s selections for Thursday’s races at Del Mar
Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001 | 11:37 a.m.
Thursday's card
1st Race -- Candita -- McCarron scales McAnally trainee, draws good spot for mile opener, gets the trip? Spring Vacation -- Top jock Solis takes solid conditioner Hollendorfer trainee, draws just inside top pick, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Honey Mustard Girl
2nd Race -- She's a Sensation -- Eddie D. climbs aboard Warren trainee, draws good outside post for the sprint distance, Sensation-al win here? Memoree -- Draws good spot, Espinoza atop Hines trainee, should get a good trip in this. Value Play -- Rosanda
3rd Race -- Red Hot Rocket -- Nakatani sits Mitchell trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post, Rocket Red Hot here. Thinkin Problem -- Baze aboard Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, also needs prompt start from rail post, Thinkin may be Problem to competition here. Value Play -- Sullivan's Travels
4th Race -- Toomanytomorrows -- Espinoza on this Baffert trainee, draws good outer post for the sprint maiden-claimer, Tomorrows may be today. Gamblewithmyheart -- Draws good box for this, Solis aboard Dominguez trainee, blinkers to help. Value Play -- The Grand High Ho
5th Race -- Kiznitti -- Draws good post for full field of claimers in sprint, Espinoza atop Hines trainee, well spotted at this level. Catfit -- Baze on Sadler trainee, also draws good box, respect jockey-trainer connection in wide open heat. Value Play -- Kickin Clover
6th Race -- Lunette -- Draws good inner post for mile outing, McCarron on Robbins trainee for owner Ridder Thoroughbred Stable, good spot here. Tamara Princess -- Brazilian-bred draws good post, Smith scales Inda trainee, rider is hot and trainer is capable. Value Play -- Premiere Event
7th Race -- Continental Red -- Delahoussaye returns on Jory trainee, likes the seaside and almost got there in last, ready for a win. Neki -- Part of Paulson Living Trust-owned and Bray-trained coupled entry with Flo the Blo, Espinoza here, Puglisi there, double threat in this. Value Play -- War Declaration
8th Race -- Bettor Met -- Draws good post for full field of maiden-claimers in sprint nightcap, Solis aboard Sise trainee, jockey-trainer combo enough here. Honor Queen -- Baze sits Sadler trainee, draws extreme outside post, another jockey-trainer team to be respected. Value Play -- Marcelle
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