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

Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001 | 10:36 a.m.

Early Post Time of: 11:00 AM

1st Race -- Memories Of Home - Stevens scales Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, draws good spot for early opener, Memories of graduation here? Ginger Roo - Gomez aboard Dominguez trainee, draws outside post for sprint, should get a clear run from starting box. Value Play -- Excess's Best

2nd Race -- Rusty Spur - Part of coupled Baffert-trained Pegram-owned entry with Fin Entertainment, Stevens scales here, Nakatani on other, packs one-two punch. Gold Trader - Hustling Espinoza aboard Lukas trainee for owner Padua Stable, inside post, needs clear running for best. Value Play -- Chicago Joe

3rd Race -- Senor Billy - Solis on Greenman trainee, has run some races good enouogh to win this, needs good early spot from outside post. Cyber Patrol - Draws good inner post for the mile, Nakatani on Canani trainee, puts blinkers on for this. Value Play -- Dramatic Score

4th Race -- Bujones - Draws inner post for the sprint, Berrio on Avila trainee, dangerous team and good spot for action. Pine Ridge Road - Hustling Pedroza gets chance on Baffert trainee, draws just inside top pick, needs prompt start and clean trip. Value Play -- Chikalis

5th Race -- Champagne Til Dawn - Flores tabbed for this Baffert trainee, needs prompt start from inner post at the sprint distance, would like off going. Golden Roamer - Draws outside post, Desormeaux aboard Hess trainee, should get a good trip to stalk from on the outside here. Value Play -- Naughty Nacho

6th Race -- No Matter What - Training at Hollypark, Stevens on Drysdale trainee for the Augustin Stable, needs to overcome outside post here. Duke Of Green - British-bred runner likes the layout, McCarron on McAnally trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, outside post a concern. Value Play -- Thady Quill

7th Race -- Kona Gold - Breeders' Cup Sprint and 2000 Eclipse Award-winning sprinter deserves top billing, need only be ready to go. Big Jag - Has given top pick fits on occassion, Desormeaux now on Pinfield trainee, will make serious late impact if fires here. Value Play -- National Saint

8th Race -- Tiger Trap - Ships across town for this, Stevens scales Drysdale trainee, draws good post for maiden route finale. Buzzword - Nakatani on Baffert trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, bred to like the lawn, respect connections. Value Play -- Echelon

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