Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Santa Anita

Thursday's races

1st Race -- Waimea Bay - Draws rail post for this two-turn affair, Nakatani on Gallagher trainee, should get great trip. Colonial Warrior - Connections are right, rider Gomez, trainer Canani and owner Golden Eagle Farm, outside post only concern. Value Play -- Charlston Blue

2nd Race -- Meadow Sprite - Draws good rail spot for the mile run, Solis aboard Truman horse, should get catbird trip. Aunt Polly - Must negotiate outside post, Garcia on Monteleone charge, first turn position tells tale of chances. Value Play -- Landau

3rd Race -- I B Fast - Nakatani aboard Dominguez horse, needs a clear trip from inside post, hopes to run to namesake. Little Ballerina - Solis scales for cagey Northern California-based trainer Morey, Jr. here, needs speed to flee rail post, a factor here. Value Play -- Slim Slice

4th Race -- Ta Ta Be True - Hustling Espinoza aboard Van Berg trainee, likes running on the green, spotted for big effort. Rainbow Amethyst - Irish-bred runner gets services of McCarron, should be in good position throughout, may trip out here. Value Play -- Cris The Swimmer

5th Race -- Kipper's Kitten - Pincay rides Carava horse, draws good outside post, should get good stalking trip here. Kalookan Angel - Gomez scales Headley charge, needs a clean trip from inner post, a factor here. Value Play -- Leading Light

6th Race -- Colorswiththewind - Training at Hollypark, Nakatani takes call on Peterson trainee, waiting to graduate. The Iker - Draws good outer post, Flores aboard Gregson horse, has a chance for a diploma run here. Value Play -- Music Daze

7th Race -- Oysters - Nakatani rides Mitchell horse, training at Hollypark, should be fowardly placed for first run here. Hushed Victory - McCarron aboard McAnally horse, draws good middle post, respect connections. Value Play -- Fastasaspeednbulit

8th Race -- November Sky - Draws good post for distance, Gomez on Cassidy trainee, November maiden breaker in February? High Wire Red - Nakatani on Moger, Jr. charge, should get good trip, a diploma factor throughout. Value Play -- Bevco

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