Ralph Siraco’s Del Mar selections

Wednesday, July 27, 2005 | 9:11 a.m.

Thursday's races

1st Race -- BLESS HER HEART -- Draws good post for mile opener, hustling Pedroza on O'Neill trainee, hails from productive connections. VEGAS FOLLY -- Go go Gomez on co-owner Hess trainee, draws alongside top pick in two-turn claimer, Folly for Vegas at Del Mar? Value Play -- JELLY BABY

2nd Race -- REPUBLICAN HAWK -- Draws good post for allowance/claiming grass marathon, go go Gomez scales one-of-two Drysdale-trained hidden entry, solid recent win on Hollypark sod. COLD COLD WOMAN -- British-bred is the other Drysdale trainee, Espinoza here, rider starts meet on hot streak, beware. Value Play -- DEPUTY LAD

3rd Race -- F J'S PIX -- Pedroza on Carava trainee, draws good post for freshman filly sprint, jockey-trainer team productive pair. HONEELUV DROP -- Espinoza aboard DeLeon trainee, draws well for maiden/claiming dash, adds blinkers for this diploma try. Value Play -- ONEINSPIREDTOPPER

4th Race -- AMERICAN PROPHECY -- Draws good rail post in full maiden/claiming field at mile trip, Espinoza astride Mullins trainee for owner Bone, major graduation danger. COMMON TRUST -- Solis scales Sise trainee for owners Wygod, needs crafty trip from post draw in Cal-bred two-turner, trainer putting best foot forward for new clients. COACH TED

5th Race -- IN THE CLUTCH -- Solis scales Mandella trainee for owner Bacharach, draws good box in starter allowance sprint, In The Clutch score for backers? SUNRISE EVENT -- Espinoza on Mullins trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post at dash distance, dangerous connections. Value Play -- WILL

6th Race -- MEMBERSHIP COFFEE -- Draws good middle post in maiden sprint, Espinoza on Mullins trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, could be big day for connections. STORMIN LUCY -- Smith scales Orman trainee, draws good outside box for Cal-bred dash, adds blinkers for this diploma try. Value Play -- EASY OBSESSION

7th Race -- ROY'S LAST ROAR -- Baze aboard Mullins trainee for owner Bone, draws good spot in grass mile feature, Roy's connections get Last Roar here? DARK INDULGENCE -- Desormeaux on Spawr trainee for owners Craig, draws alongside top pick for sophomore two-turn turf claimer, backers Indulgence with sod victory? Value Play -- SEAPOINT

8th Race -- GREEN HALO -- Draws good outside post in maiden/claiming sprint, Vergara aboard Cardenas trainee, devine diploma leads to long Green here. DEL MAR STORM -- Solis scales Sise trainee for owner Halo Farms, draws good post for tag dash finale, Storm to land in Del Mar winners circle? Value Play -- KARACHI KING