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

Wednesday, March 28, 2001 | 8:42 a.m.

1st Race -- Isn't It Fun - Espinoza aboard Shirreffs trainee for owner The Thoroughbred Corporation, good post for turf mile opener, green graduation? Stornoway - British-bred draws outside post, trainer Walsh tabs McCarron for this, trip will tell the tale. Value Play -- Got The Memo

2nd Race -- Shescominundone - Flores first call on Dutton-owned & trained baby, draws good post for short straight 2-furlong dash, boot and scoot to win. Nicoles Mata Lion - Quarter Horse rider Badilla sits West trainee, draws well, rider will get this gal out and running in prompt fashion. Value Play -- Geisha Girl

3rd Race -- Jadeite Scepter - Pedroza on Glatt trainee, draws good outside post for sprint outing, should be in the mix throughout. Jodi's Love Dove - Draws good middle box for this, Atkinson on Assinesi trainee, fits this heat well. Value Play -- Ocean Of Storms

4th Race -- Missed The Cut - Irish-bred draws good rail post for the turf mile, top jocke Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, dangerous team. Stetson Lady - Training at Hollypark, Espinoza again on Mitchell trainee, always a threat to take them all the way. Value Play -- Salish Slew

5th Race -- Speed Demon - Flores scales Moger, Jr. trainee, needs prompt start and clear trip from rail post at the 7-panels, name says it all. Star In Reality - Draws good outside post, Delahoussaye takes Garcia trainee, should make late impact. Value Play -- El Chubbo

6th Race -- Golden Roamer - Nakatani scales Hess trainee, needs a clear trip from inner post at 7-panels, no tag on this in allowance/claimer. Heightenedawarenes - Another Pincay/Spawr production, daws good box, well spotted for competitive run for a tag here. Value Play -- Beautiful Balance

7th Race -- Fonage - British-bred training at Hollypark, draws good post for downhill feature, Espinoza on Frankel trainee for owner Juddmonte Farm. Nena Maka - Another British-bred that draws inner post here, McCarron tabbed on Cassidy trainee, good spot for action. Value Play -- Shutup And Dance

8th Race -- Bold Fever - Draws extreme outside post here, McCarron sticks around to ride Shirreffs trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, respect connections. Fire Fighter - Draws good box for maiden-claiming nightcap, Nakatani on Hess trainee, the Fire may Fight it out for diploma here. Value Play -- Unchain My Soul