Ralph Siraco’s selections for Wednesday’s races at Santa Anita

Tuesday, April 11, 2000 | 9:32 a.m.

Wednesday's races

1st Race -- Elaine's Angel - Dutton trainee draws rail post, Bravo now, needs a clean break and prompt start at this dash distance. Memo To Lange - Training at Hollypark, well bred, draws outside, Gomez aboard Hendricks trainee. Value Play -- Flying Seamaid

2nd Race -- Thatswhatshesaid - Pedroza aboard Stute trainee, good middle post, tops second drag race of the day. Shez In Sync - Has Quarter Horse racing connections, Stimpton scales for trainer Cardoza, may be short run specialist. Value Play -- Lovely Toss

3rd Race -- Lovely Cozzene - Draws good inner post for the mile turf outing, Gomez on Lewis trainee, should get the trip in this spot. A La Reine - Once promising filly should go well here, Solis aboard Mandella trainee, needs early position from outside post. Value Play -- Devil's Creek

4th Race -- Shotsfired - Solis takes over on Dominguez trainee for the stretchout, speed sprinting, good spot for diploma action. Cuff Link - Draws just inside top pick for the mile run, Valdivia scales for trainer Chapman, could get drafting trip. Value Play -- Southernly Wind

5th Race -- Harbour Crossing - Espinoza aboard this part of Sadler-trained 'hidden entry' here, draws outside post for the sprint, lasix to help. L.K.'s Dream - Trainer McAnally employs hustling Puglisi here, draws good post, should get good trip from this spot. Value Play -- Cool Breeze

6th Race -- Jeremy's Treasure - Flores aboard Lewis trainee, draws good post for the sprint, a forward factor to win. Princess Malia - Espinoza takes this Hess trainee, draws inner post, needs prompt start and clean trip here. Value Play -- Tuta Niche

7th Race -- New Focus - Nakatani scales West trainee for Golden Eagle Farm, draws good post for downhill, on lasix. Pert Laura - Solis aboard Stute trainee, has downhill experience, could trip out in this spot. Value Play -- Sheza Valentine

8th Race -- Bertsgirl - Desormeaux scales this Hess trainee, draws good outside spot for the sprint, good as any to claim diploma in nightcap. Presence Divine - Solis gets call on Perdomo trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post, may make Presence felt Devine for backers. Value Play -- The Missing Link