Ralp Siraco’s selections for Sunday’s Santa Anita races

Ralph Siraco

Saturday, March 3, 2001 | 6:44 a.m.

1st Race -- A La Reine - Draws rail box for downhill opener, Solis aboard Mandella trainee for owners Moss, needs a clean trip. Fonage - British-bred training at Hollypark, draws just outside top pick, Desormeaux on Frankel trainee for owners Juddmonte Farms. Value Play -- She's Grand

2nd Race -- Lucky Irish Jewell - Solis scales Stute trainee, needs position for first turn trip from post eight at the mile, Irish Lucky Jewell might be diploma. Lady Grace - Draws good middle post, Desormeaux sits Assinesi trainee, might get graduation trip. Value Play -- Forgot Not To

3rd Race -- Cee The Field - Nakatani on Mayberry trainee, post draws of some concern, first turn spot at the mile will tell the tale. Pacific Pride - Draws good rail post, Pincay aboard another Spawr trainee, should get a catbird trip here. Value Play -- Mega Gift

4th Race -- Dynamistic - Draws good middle post in oversubscribed turf mile outing, Stevens first call for trainer Dollace, trip key to victory. Prestigious Prize - Nakatani on Lukas trainee for owners Padua Stable, draws inside spot, lasix and nasal strip. Value Play -- Miss Alyetta

5th Race -- Canyon Crest - Pincay aboard Mitchell trainee here, draws good outside post for the 7-panel outing, good spot for action. Bold Capital - Hustling Pedroza scales for main man trainer Carava here, draws good box, competitive at this low level claimer. Value Play -- Flying Singer

6th Race -- Phyllis Jean - Flores aboard Dominguez trainee, draws good middle post for the sprint distance, diploma awaits in maiden-claimer. Remember The Mane - Trainer Lewis tabs Nakatani for this outing, draws good outside post, Mane may Remember graduation day here. Value Play -- Dad's Funny Face

7th Race -- Kona Gold - 2000 Eclipse Award sprinter and Breeders' Cup Sprint winner returns here, Headley trainee totes high weight and Solis, coupled entry with Son Of A Pistol to boot, makes short work in this. Grey Memo - Gomez aboard Stute trainee, should have plenty of speed to run at here, might pick up pieces if meltdown should occur. Value Play -- Dixie Dot Com

8th Race -- Tzigane - Training at Hollypark, draws good post and well placed here, Flores scales Dupuis trainee, good spot for action. Lightning Saint - Draws good outside post, Pincay/Spawr team, should be part of mix throughout. Value Play -- Roncesvalles

9th Race -- Generals Madame - Dangerous team of Pincay and Spawr, draws good post, nightcap cap and gown for Madame. Bel Air Belle - Hustling Pedroza aboard Pinfield trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post in sprint finale, Belle of the final ball? Value Play -- Shesastargazer

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