Ralph Siraco’s Santa Anita selections

Wednesday, April 6, 2005 | 9:12 a.m.

Thursday's card

1st Race -- MORE BERTRANDO -- Part of Warren-owned coupled entry with HEMET, Enriquez/Sise here, P. Val/Glatt there, double diploma threat. CROWNING CAPER -- Part of Dutton-trained and co-owned coupled entry with ALAQUA LEGACY, Pedroza here, Farina there, also two-for-one deal in dash opener. Value Play -- PONCHOFROMDERANCHO

2nd Race -- PRELUDE TO PUDDLES -- Espinoza on Drysdale trainee for owner Papiano, draws good post for down-the-hill maiden special weight outing, Prelude to graduation for Puddles? HOPE FOR -- Draws alongside top pick for downhill run, Baze aboard Ellis trainee for owner Hughes, backers Hope For victory. Value Play -- ANDUJAR

3rd Race -- MARTINBLESTME -- Draws good outside post for sprint claimer, Gomez astride Glatt trainee, a factor throughout. GHOST MEMO -- P. Val atop Knapp trainee, draws good box for tag dash, also a forward factor. Value Play -- HAPPY AND HASTY

4th Race -- CYBER CITY SLEW -- Draws good outside post for down-the-hill allowance outing, P. Val aboard Glatt trainee, good spot for action. LUCARI -- Douglas astride Sadler trainee for owners Moss, draws inner box in six-horse downhill run, should be placed in good early spot. Value Play -- GRAY BLACK N WHITE

5th Race -- SUMMER JERSEY -- Draws good post in short maiden/claiming sprint, Baze aboard young Stute trainee, Summer Jersey winner in California in spring? DEFINITE MAYBE -- Training at Hollypark, draws alongside top pick in Cal-bred sophomore filly dash, Gomez scales Jones trainee for owner Harris Farms. Value Play -- EURO MAZING

6th Race -- LADY LIBERTINE -- New Zealand-bred draws rail post in downhill allowance outing, Solis scales owner Frankel trainee, needs crafty trip. MADOUR -- Chilean-bred draws outside box for down-the-hill trip, Nakatani atop Drysdale trainee, well place here. Value Play -- POLYFIRST

7th Race -- LONE PRAIRIE -- Draws outer post in starter allowance sprint, Baze aboard Sadler trainee, Prairie winner in city? COLLEGE GRADUATE -- Gomez scales Carava trainee, draws well for dash feature, smart winner here? Value Play -- DON CHUEY

8th Race -- DO DA PRINCESS -- Draws good post for downhill finale, Guidry atop Mullins trainee for owner Bone, dangerous team here. BAR LEAH -- Baze aboard O'Neill trainee, draws inner box for down-the-hill claimer, Leah victory means belly up at the Bar. Value Play -- CHEROKEE SPIRES