Ralph Siraco’s Santa Anita selections

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003 | 9:41 a.m.

Thursday's card

1st Race -- MISS BOOMTOWN -- Has good rail post for mile opener, Valenzuela atop Abrams trainee, well spotted at this level. AFTER MY HEART -- Martinez on this one of two Hines-trained horses in this race, draws good box for two-turn claimer, My Heart After the win here. Value Play -- ALPHABET SONG

2nd Race -- PLACE TO HIDE -- On outside for sprint maiden/claimer, Fogelsonger on Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, Hide the diploma? LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE -- Baze aboard Machowsky trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, draws well for graduation try, hopes to Light Up backers Life. Value Play -- LORENA MARIA

3rd Race -- DIVIDED NATION -- In good box for mile claimer, Puglisi on Aguirre trainee, jockey-trainer team productive pair. TALIANO -- Valenzjuela aboard Mitchell trainee, needs crafty trip from post draw in sophomore two-turner, solid connections for success. Value Play -- CHARMER BARON

4th Race -- AEROJACK -- Fogelsonger on another Baffert trainee, this for owner Dizney, draws outside post in six-horse maiden/claiming mile. ALL SOUPED UP -- Nakatani on Gallagher trainee, draws good post for two-turn freshman outing, All Souped Up diploma here? Value Play -- TOOFASTFORYOU

5th Race -- IMPRESSIVE GRADES -- Flores on Zucker trainee, draws good post in full field of downhill claimers, good spot for action. HEMET THOUGHT -- Draws inner box down-the-hill, Euro-champ Dettori on Mitchell trainee, rider testing course for Breeders' Cup Day may prove victorious. Value Play -- RED SKY'S

6th Race -- FORLAAN -- Has good post in full field of claimers at mile trip, Espinoza on Bonde trainee, good for another solid run. POTRI BURN -- Argentine-bred runs alongside top pick, Valenzuela rides co-owner Mitchell trainee, Potri-Burn(s)-foes here? Value Play -- SIR ALFRED

7th Race -- VACAMONTE -- British-bred on rail for full field of allowance/claimers at turf mile, Euro-rider Hughes on Frankel trainee, hmmm.... SEQUOIAN -- Draws inner box for two-turn grass run, Valenzuela on Canani trainee for owner Team Valor, a forward factor throughout. Value Play -- DISTINCTION

8th Race -- PACIFIC JOURNEY -- Has good outer post in full field at sprint distance, Desormeaux on Sadler trainee, Journey to winners circle on the Pacific? TOP INGREDIENTS -- Draws inner box for maiden/claiming nightcap, hustling Pedroza atop Garcia trainee, needs Top Ingredients to graduate here. Value Play -- GOTTA PAY THE LADY