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

Wednesday, July 24, 2002 | 9:58 a.m.

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

Thursday's card

1st Race -- ORLASS -- Irish-bred draws well for turf route opener, Smith astride Cassidy trainee, either wins OR-LASS-T? CHARLIE'S GOOD GIRL -- Draws just inside top pick for claimer, Desormeaux atop Hendricks trainee, Good Girl may be for Charlie's friends too. Value Play -- STEAMY DREAMS

2nd Race -- CLASSIC RUN -- Bug boy Krigger aboard co-owner Dutton trainee, draws inner spot for sprint maiden/claimer, needs Classic Run for diploma. MOON SYMPH -- Hustling Pedroza atop co-owner Ward trainee, draws good post for this, jockey-trainer productive with maidens. Value Play -- JOXER

3rd Race -- BERTRANDO'S MODEL -- Draws outer post in full field of claimers at sprint distance, P. Val on Sise trainee, cagey team here. SOUP N' CRACKERS -- Stevens aboard Puhich trainee, draws good post, backers hope this one provides more than Soup N' Crackers for dinner. Value Play -- MISS CONTINENTAL

4th Race -- CHI CHI NETTE -- Hustling Espinoza scales young Canani trainee, filly must overcome outer post at route distance, should be decent price to graduate. SILVER REVIEW -- Draws good inner post for maiden/claimer, Baze aboard Hofmans trainee, upon Review Silver may go for gold. Value Play -- JULE'S JOY

5th Race -- YOUR WELCOME -- Pincay aboard one-of-two Ellis-trained "hidden entry", draws good post for route outing, well spotted in starter allowance. RELUCTANT HERO -- Flores astride the "other" Ellis trainee, draws good inner post, could be an all Ellis quinella. Value Play -- ROAD TEST

6th Race -- BACHELOR'S DELIGHT -- Draws good middle post for short dash, Desormeaux aboard Hess trainee, jockey-trainer team productive pair. PLEEZDONTPUNISHME -- Draws alongside top pick in maiden/claimer, hustling Pedroza aboard main man Carava trainee, may punish foes for diploma here. Value Play -- MISS NICOLIE

7th Race -- SUMATI -- British-bred draws good spot in grass marathon feature, P. Val sits Dollace trainee, the pick in tough heat. KOMISTAR -- Another of four British-breds in seven-horse field, Flores atop Vienna trainee for owner Red Baron's Barn, LLC, productive team here. Value Play -- ECHELON

8th Race -- POTRA GIRL -- Argentine-bred had rough outing in last, Pincay stays on Spawr trainee, combo dangerous in these spots. KIMORA -- Espinoza aboard Mitchell trainee, needs crafty trip from outer post in route claiming nightcap, should be decent price to score. Value Play -- THE HEEBSTER