Ralph Siraco’s selections for Sunday’s races

Monday, June 23, 2003 | 9:42 a.m.

Sunday's card

First Race MOONSTONE BAY -- Espinoza aboard Shirreffs trainee for owners Moss, draws good box for 7-panel opener, respect connections. BOLD AMERICAN -- Draws alongside top pick for maiden outing, Solis sits Frankel trainee for owners Juddmonte Farms, another with great connections. Value Play -- STOLLIN SLEW

Second Race THAMES -- Training at Santa Anita, Nakatani on Carava trainee, must overcome outer post in turf route. LOVE IS BLIND -- Irish-bred is training at Santa Anita, Smith scales Cassidy trainee, drarws good post for sod claimer. Value Play -- DREAM OF DASHING

Third Race MINISTERS WILD CAT -- Draws rail in small four-horse Grade III, Espinoza returns on Drysdale trainee, need only be ready to beat these. EYE OF THE TIGER -- Decent showing in Kentucky Derby, Solis scales Hollendorfer trainee, fits this group much better. Value Play -- OUTTA HERE

Fourth Race KID RIO -- Training at Santa Anita, draws good box for sprint claimer, P. Val atop Knapp trainee. OBERWALD -- Espinoza aboard Harrington trainee, needs crafty trip from inner post here, should be in the mix at crunch time. Value Play -- SABALUCIOUS

Fifth Race CHARN A SONG -- Draws good post in full field of allowance runners at turf dash distance, Espinoza on Barrera trainee for owners Jones, good spot for actioin. AMERICAN ANTHEM -- Ships in from Los Alamitos here, Flores takes Garcia trainee, beware of those running short on Hollypark lawn that come from Orange County. Value Play -- DIAMOND TRICK

Sixth Race FLUSHING MEADOWS -- Training at Santa Anita, draws good post for short maiden dash, Flores aboard Harty trainee for owner Daryley Stud Management. SEA OF SILVER -- Nakatani aboard Baffert trainee, draws good box for sprint distance, solid connections for baby race success. Value Play -- SILENT PICTURE

Seventh Race FLY TO THE LAKE -- Training at Santa Anita, P. Val aboard owner Glatt trainee, victory keeps it in the family here. FOREIGN ACCENT -- British-bred draws good inner post for route claimer, Lovato takes Bray trainee for owner Sangster, respect connections. Value Play -- WAGON TRAIN

Eighth Race MURANO -- Flores atop Canani trainee for owner Tanaka, well spotted in turf route outing, adds blinkers for this trip. NATIONAL ANTHEM -- British-bred lands likely spot, Solis scales McAnally trainee for owner Duchossois, this one always held promise. Value Play -- DELTA FORM

Ninth Race DANCES ON CLOUDS -- Training at Santa Anita, Solis scales Mayberry trainee, barn always has young runners ready to go. TOP INGREDIENTS -- Draws good post for maiden/claiming sprint finale, Flores aboard Dollace trainee, if he's made of Top Ingredients then diploma forthcoming. Value Play -- CHAMPS OLE'