Ralph Siraco’s selections for Sunday’s races

Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 | 9:41 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's horse racing column appears Monday, and his Southern California selections run Tuesday through Sunday. Reach him c/o Las Vegas Sun, 2275 Corporate Circle Drive, Ste. 300, Henderson, NV 89074.

Sunday's card

First Race DISTINCTION -- Draws outside post in small six-horse field for mile opener, Espinoza on Lukas trainee for owner Fog City Stable, should overcome outside box. VALUE PLAY -- Draws better box than top pick, Desormeaux on Gallagher trainee, could be the Value Play of race. Value Play -- STOP PAYMENT

Second Race FRAGRANT CLOUD -- Draws good rail post for allowance mile outing, Solis scales Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, solid connections. RENAISSANCE WOMAN -- Flores atop Canani trainee for owners Wygod, needs crafty trip from post draw, solid connections here as well. Value Play -- FILM CRITIC

Third Race KEEPERS HILL -- Irish-bred training at Hollypark, Nakatani on Frankel trainee, should enjoy down the hill run. DANCING -- British-bred draws inner slot for downhill allowance outing, Flores atop Sahadi trainee, may be Dancing to winners circle here. Value Play -- ANY FOR LOVE

Fourth Race BUCKLAND MANOR -- Draws good post in full field of maidens at route distance, Smith scales Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, Buck-lands diploma in Manor of victory? GONE BALLISTIC -- Draws alongside top pick, Nakatani on one-of-two Baffert-trained "hidden entry" here for owner Padua Stable, barn's forte. Value Play -- RICHARD'S BOY

Fifth Race JOXER -- Draws good spot at bottom-level claimer, Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, adds blinkers for this trip. DUE SEASON -- Draws just inside top pick for sprint outing, hustling Pedroza on main man Carava trainee, Season may be Due for winners circle. Value Play -- MAJESTERICAL

Sixth Race BRUHERIA -- Flores takes Canani trainee for owner Bacharach, draws good post for downhill maiden run, diploma for music man. BOLD GYPSY -- Draws just inside top pick, Solis scales this Headley trainee for owner Liberty Road Stable, Gypsy Bold enough to graduate here? Value Play -- GOLDEN PENNY

Seventh Race KONA GOLD -- Hard knocking Eclipse Award winner came up with solid comeback victory, Solis again for co-owner Headley trainee, deserves top billing. DISTURBINGTHEPEACE -- Anticipated scratch from Saturday's Sunshine Millions for this, Espinoza on Vienna trainee, if he goes he will be tough and if not, entrymate ECHO EDDIE may be deputized from Millions appearance. Value Play -- AVANZADO

Eighth Race NANCY'S MAGIC BRUSH -- Flores atop Marquez trainee for owners Anson, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post in full field at sprint distance, dangerous connections. OUTLOOK EXPRESS -- Draws good post for maiden/claimer finale, Krone aboard Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, solid team for diploma here. Value Play -- VACA FLYER