Selections for Sunday's races at Santa Anita

Ralph Siraco's horse racing column appears Monday, and his Southern California selections run Tuesday through Sunday. Reach him c/o Las Vegas Sun, 2275 Corporate Circle Drive, Ste. 300, Henderson, NV 89014. You can also listen to him in Las Vegas on the radio at 1340-AM from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Sunday through Friday and from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. on Saturday.

Sunday's card

1st Race -- Mcadam - Top team of Pincay/Spawr here, draws good post for route opener, should rack up another win for the team. Dancing Afleet - Once would have hidden from these, Gomez on Stute trainee, might pop up on back class alone. Value Play -- Engelbert

2nd Race -- Inside Story - Baze scales Stute trainee, doesn't get "inside" post here, but "story" looks like happy ending anyway. Aussie Girl - Draws good rail post for the mile outing, hustling Pedroza on Mitchell trainee, should get the trip in this. Value Play -- Recklesswarrant

3rd Race -- Coke's Tribute - Speedster draws good post for the sprint stakes, another Pincay/Spawr production, should be in the fight all the way. Pie N Burger - One-of-three Baffert-trained runners in six-horse field, Gomez here, draws rail post, a factor throughout. Value Play -- So Urgent

4th Race -- Riverside - Pincay aboard Shirreffs trainee for owners The Thoroughbred Corporation, draws good post, well spotted in downhill outing. Poker Creek - Gomez on other Shirreffs-trained "hidden entry" here, draws good outside post, stablemate might be up the Creek. Value Play -- Guiding Force

5th Race -- Kitznitti - Training at Hollypark, hustling Pedroza on Hines trainee, draws good post and well spotted for this claiming level. Miss Calculated - Baze scales Sadler trainee, draws good outside box, first-time nasal strip, jockey-trainer team dangerous. Value Play -- La Luz Del Sol

6th Race -- Silent Request - Draws good post for the route run, Gomez atop Hofmans trainee, could sit the trip in this. Peninsula Heritage - Top jock Pincay scales this Lloyd trainee, needs a crafty trip from outside post in this, good spot for action. Value Play -- Lady Bordeaux

7th Race -- Ridge Runner - British-bred draws good spot for the downhill run, Gomez aboard Hess trainee, makes late impact here. Rusty Spur - Baze astride Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, draws just inside top pick, may be Dubai consolation. Value Play -- Macabe

8th Race -- Skipingo - Pincay scales Shirreffs trainee for owner The Thoroughbred Corporation, well spotted in this allowance-claiming route, connections right. Significant - Draws outside in small six-horse field, Baze again on Baffert trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, might be Significant challenger. Value Play -- Copper Express

9th Race -- Express Window - Flores trys to return from Dubai in time for Sunday card and scales Lewis trainee here, good post for state-bred maiden-claimer fianle. Authentic - Draws good box for nightcap, Gomez aboard Dollace trainee, might be Authentic graduation threat here. Value Play -- Flag Stealer

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