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

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002 | 9:12 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's horse racing column appears Monday and his Southern California selections run Tuesday-Sunday.

Thursday's card

1st Race -- HEZGOTANOTHERGEAR -- Part of Pegram-co-owned coupled entry with DAILY SPORT, Pincay/Baffert here, Pedroza/Puhich there, double threat in opener. NICK N COURT -- Draws good outside post in sprint claimer, bug boy Krigger on Dutton trainee, Nick N wins and Court is out. Value Play -- WILD CARSON

2nd Race -- VIDICATION -- Entered in Wednesday stakes, Smith on Baffert trainee for owner Padua Stable, promising colt is the one to beat if he goes here. BULL MARKET -- The 'other' Baffert trainee here, Delahoussaye on this one, colt's stock will rise if Bull Market prevails. Value Play -- JIMMY O

3rd Race -- J.T.'S SONG -- Courageous victory in last, Delahoussaye returns on Eurton trainee, runner knows how to win and likes seaside track. MOVING'S GOLD -- Draws alongside top pick in route claimer, Nakatani on Garcia trainee, Gold trend Moving's up here? Value Play -- YAZZERO

4th Race -- STOP PAYMENT -- Draws good inner post for mile maiden outing, Delahoussaye again on McAnally trainee, victory Payment to Stop here. PRODUCER -- Smith sits Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, draws decent spot here, respect connections. Value Play -- RAMIRO

5th Race -- SOUP N' CRACKERS -- P. Val now on Mitchell trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post in sprint claimer, early position the key here. SHESCOMINUNDONE -- Draws good middle post in full field, Solis scales co-owner Dutton trainee, She may drive foes undone here. Value Play -- MINING PLAN

6th Race -- TIMELY TOSS -- Part of Capehart co-owned coupled entry with LOCAL LAW, Solis/Dutton here, Jauregui/Howard there, 2-for-1 good deal in here. ALPINE SINGER -- Hustling Espinoza on Harrington trainee, needs prompt start in sprint starter allowance outing, could be winning tune here. Value Play -- LA BELLA REINA

7th Race -- MONSAJEM -- Part of Red Baron's Barn-owned and Vienna-trained coupled entry with KOMISTAR, both fit this marathon turf feature, double threat. TURKISH PRIZE -- Almeida gets the call today on West trainee, one-of-three in the field up for a tag, boasts a victory over the course this season.Value Play -- IRISH MINSTREL

8th Race -- GRANJA VIVO -- Hustling Espinoza on Sadler trainee for owner Granja Vista Del Rio Stable, draws good post for maiden/claiming finale, Granja diploma? GOLDEN HANDCUFFS -- Draws good middle box for sprint nightcap, bug boy Krigger on co-owner Dutton trainee, Handcuffs foes for Golden graduation? Value Play -- SUBTLE IRONY