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

Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001 | 2:41 a.m.

1st Race -- Timely Silver - Draws good outside post for sprint opener, Delahoussaye aboard Peterson trainee, should be along in time. Golden Carousel - Hustling Espinoza on Sise trainee, draws just inside top pick, dangerous tandem. Value Play -- Really A Lush

2nd Race -- Go Natalie Go - Nakatani on Baffert trainee for owners Friendly, draws outside post for the sprint, hails from barn that can get them ready. Lady Victoriate - Hustling Espinoza on Dollace trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post, connections right. Value Play -- Emerald Magic

3rd Race -- Spain - Breeders' Cup Distaff winner deserves top billing, Espinoza fits Lukas trainee well, the one to beat here. Chilukki - Stevens again on Baffert trainee, has sharp early speed, could be elusive target if rider wants to steal away. Value Play -- Queenie Belle

4th Race -- Thunder Bull - Nakatani on Biancone trainee for the Stronach Stables, draws good post, adds blinkers for this outing. Special Times - Stevens scales Baffert trainee for Golden Eagle Farm, must overcome outside post in route outing, respect connections. Value Play -- Slewston

5th Race -- La Ronge - Draws good post for downhill run, Stevens scales Drysdale trainee, should make late impact in this spot. Bandango - Solis aboard West trainee, draws just outside top pick, good spot for action. Value Play -- Moonfest

6th Race -- Penny Video - Draws good inner post for route outing, Pincay on Spawr trainee, jockey-trainer team always dangerous. Absolute Dream - Flores on Hendricks trainee, should be forwardly placed here, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Priza

7th Race -- Millennium Wind - Promising colt impressed while runner up in second career start in Hollywood Futurity in last, McCarron/Hofmans team, Derby sights? Indy Lead - Draws good rail post for the route feature, Espinoza on one-of-two Baffert trainees here, bred to be good one. Value Play -- Denied

8th Race -- Teakabu - Stevens returns on McAnally trainee, must overcome outside post in the turf mile, but, has powerful closing kick. Garden In The Rain - French-bred runner draws good post, Blanc on Canani trainee, could trip out in this spot. Value Play -- Catz

9th Race -- Los Cabos - Espinoza on Mitchell trainee, draws good post for sprint finale, good spot for action here. Bienfeo - Carava trainee get leading rider Pincay in tow here, competitive at this level, needs clear trip from inner post. Value Play -- Roca Jack