Ralph Siraco’s Santa Anita selections

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003 | 10:16 a.m.

Thursday's card

2nd Race -- PALMEIRO -- Espinoza on Sadler trainee for owners Moss, draws good spot for mile claimer, sits the trip for the win here? SPICY STUFF -- Draws inner box in five-horse two-turner, hustling Pedroza on main man Carava trainee, a factor throughout. Value Play -- DIXIE THRILL

3rd Race -- LAST TANGO -- Irish-bred draws well for turf mile claimer, P. Val on Cerin trainee, trainer holding hot hand at current stand. LA SORPRESA -- Argentine-bred draws alongside top pick, Solis scales West trainee, connections also tough. Value Play -- VIEW FROM THE TOP

4th Race -- GANEDYL -- Draws good outside post for 7-panel claimer, Desormeaux on Eurton trainee, transfers Del Mar form the Santa Anita? HAGERSTOWN -- Valenzuela rides Mullins trainee, needs crafty trip from inner post, sophomore filly has solid human duo. Value Play -- SUSPICIOUS CAPER

5th Race -- EXPLOITATION -- Flores aboard on a Baffert-trained entry, this one for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, first-year filly draws inner post for dash. LUCKBEALADYTONIGHT -- Hustling Pedroza aboard the other Baffert trainee, draws rail in short maiden/claiming sprint, all-Baffert quinella here? Value Play -- MIZZEN LASS

6th Race -- TWO NIGHT STAND -- Draws good inner post for turf mile, Valenzuela on one of two Abrams-trained entries, one-day victory puts Stand in winners circle. AMERICAN ALL STAR -- Krone atop Lynch trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, draws alongside top pick for sod claimer, wins if lives up to namesake. Value Play -- TEMERITAS

7th Race -- CAT FIGHTER -- Part of Thoroughbred Corporation-owned & Baffert-trained coupled entry with DESERT PEARLS, Desormeaux here, Flores there, 2-for-1 deal. DUBAI BELLE -- Draws rail post for allowance sprint feature, P. Val aboard Harty trainee for owner Darley Stud Management, respect connections. Value Play -- BOONESBORO BEACH

8th Race -- MARE DONNA -- Draws inner post for sprint maiden/claiming nightcap, Smith scales Orman trainee, good spot for diploma action. SKY REALITY -- Espinoza on Zucker trainee, draws good post for Cal-bred finale, backers hope Reality is a Sky graduation. Value Play -- DANCER MEMO