Ralph Siraco’s Santa Anita selections

Tuesday, March 2, 2004 | 9:28 a.m.

Wednesday's Card

1st Race -- SULTRY SOUND -- Espinoza astride Canani trainee for owner Gill, draws good box for sprint opener, Sound score for Sultry to start day? PEARL HUNT -- Fits this level claimer, Berrio atop Avila trainee, usually productive jockey-trainer team still looking for first victory this year in Arcadia. Value Play -- TOP INGREDIENTS

2nd Race -- ROCK HARD TEN -- Scary debut maiden win in last, Stevens back to scale Orman trainee, promising sophomore takes next step here. TETON FOREST -- Promising runner draws good rail post for mile allowance/claimer, Flores aboard Baffert trainee for owner Hughes, another looking for next step here. Value Play -- GETHSEMANI

3rd Race -- THE ROAD BOSS -- Hustling Pedroza on Mullins trainee, needs crafty trip from post draw at mile distance, sans blinkers for this diploma try. RIVER LIGHTS -- Training at Hollypark, Solis scales Lynch trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, draws good inner post for short trip in two-turn maiden/claimer. Value Play -- SANZIBAR

4th Race -- DEPUTY TOMBE -- Stevens on Gallagher trainee, has good inner box for turf mile, will give another go here. ANJA -- Irish-bred draws alongside top pick for grass allowance outing, Solis sits Frankel trainee, hails from solid connections. Value Play -- FORGET

5th Race -- MAJOR LOOK -- Draws good post for full field of maiden/claiming sprinters, Smith astride Cerin trainee, has Major Look at diploma here. MUD RUN -- Draws alongiside top pick in sophomore Cal-bred dash, Puglisi atop one of two Mullins-trained entries in this race, adds blinkers for graduation try. Value Play -- GIVE ME A SMOKE

6th Race -- BIG FUTURE -- British-bred has a win down-the-dip, Flores aboard Vienna trainee for owner Red Baron's Barn, productive connections. DITCH DIGGER -- Argentine-bred returns racing down-the-hill, Smith reunites with Spawr trainee, tough gelding likes this layout. Value Play -- ROYAL ROBE

7th Race -- RAN FOR THE DOUGH -- Baze aboard Gallagher trainee, draws good inner box for route allowance/claimer, backers hoep she "Runs" For The Dough here. MISS CARRERA -- Smith scales Eurton trainee, filly fits this feature well, but, must overcome outside post in Cal-bred two-turner. Value Play -- LUCKY TURK

8th Race -- BLUE HARBOR -- Ramsammy on Hofmans trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inside post at short dash distance, Blue backers to Harbor victory in nightcap? REALLY SUSPECT -- Draws good post for maiden/claiming sprint, Valdivia aboard Lewis trainee for owner Harris Farms, Suspect this one is Really going for graduation here. Value Play -- MEMO HOUSE