Ralph Siraco’s selections for Thursday’s races at Del Mar

Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001 | 9:52 a.m.

Thursday's card

1st Race -- Rachel Lynn -- Smith atop Sise trainee, draws good middle post for full field of maiden-claimers in sprint opener, Lynn to win diploma. Western Love -- Draws alongside top pick, Baze aboard Baffert trainee, connections are always dangerous in these spots. Value Play -- Sweetpea Stephanie

2nd Race -- Silky Goose -- Draws good post for sprint outing, Pincay atop Spawr trainee, jockey-trainer team always dangerous. Dolly Dagger -- Delahoussaye astride Moger, Jr., trainee, draws alongside top pick, Dolly may Goose Silky with a Dagger here. Value Play -- Jean's Lucky One

3rd Race -- Natural Attraction -- Gomez scales Carava trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, draws good post for full field of sprinters here, Attraction winners circle? Just A Nugget -- Flores atop Mayberry trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post, might be the Nugget here. Value Play -- Sheersox

4th Race -- Such Charisma -- Draws good spot here, Pincay has knack with this Hess trainee, will be rolling late. Martiniquais -- Irish-bred draws just inside top pick, Nakatani atop Frankel trainee, trainer is hot, hot, hot. Value Play -- French Minister

5th Race -- Calcupbound -- Baze aboard Sadler trainee, needs crafty ride from post spot in mile outing, jockey-trainer team always dangerous. Express Memo -- Draws good rail post, Berrio astride Avila trainee, another jockey-trainer combo that's productive pair. Value Play -- Fast N Nab

6th Race -- Fleet Street Jack -- Draws good inside post for full field in turf mile maiden outing, Almeida astide Stute trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, sans blinkers. Willy's Way -- Draws rail post here, Delahoussaye's Avis call for trainer Dutton, should get catbird trip in this. Value Play -- Weed Runner

7th Race -- So Urgent -- Flores atop Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, draws good post for mile feature, should be factor all the way. Kaiser So Say -- Desormeaux takes Dolan trainee, hard knocker draws good post, should be in the mix throughout. Value Play -- Sultry Substitute

8th Race -- Stuff And Nonsence -- Hustling Pedroza on Gaines trainee, draws good post for nightcap maiden--claimer, Stuff may be no Nonsence for diploma here. Unchain My Soul -- Top jock Solis scales Gallagher trainee, draws good outside post for 7-panel finale, Soul may Unchain graduation run in this. Value Play -- Senor Badgett