Ralph Sirco's Selections for Santa Anita

Selections made for clear racing conditions before scratches

Friday's card

1ST RACE:

Greti - Hopped at the start and recovered for 2nd first time in claimer in comeback effort in last, pair of nice works since, back at same level, Garcia/Stute combo.

Sapphire Star - Weakened routing in last, wide trip 3rd from outside post before that, drops back to claimer and returns sprinting now, Eddie D. stays.

Value Play -- Twistabout

2ND RACE:

Heptathlon - Solid come-from-behind sprint win in last, in the quinella 7 of 11 lifetime starts with 5 victories, fast-closing 4th in Grade II Del Mar grass stakes in only start at this trip, be along in time.

Priviana - Returns to races and Southern California with solid worktab, 5-wide and just missed by a head when 2nd on Churchill Downs lawn late April in last, Puype trainee draws rail and reunites with Solis here, runs well fresh.

Value Play -- Desert Drama

3RD RACE:

Truely It Is - Rail trip and just missed by a nose when 2nd in last, mea- sured victory from the rail before that, in the quinella 3 of most recent 4 starts, sharp right now.

Storm Spirit - Rallied from inside post for 3rd behind top pick in last, split the field at higher level before that, Gomez takes over for solid North- ern California conditioner, could trip out in this spot.

Value Play -- City Doc

NOTE: Selections for balance of races unavailable because of past performance difficulties.

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