Ralph Siraco’s selections for Wednesday’s races at Del Mar

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000 | 10:42 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- El Chubbo - Bug boy Baze scales Sadler trainee, jockey-trainer team productive, draws good post as well. City Livin - Solis aboard Dutton trainee, draws well, blinker change here, this trainer and jockey also good with babies. Value Play -- Hussle Home

2nd Race -- Moe Greene - Eddie D. aboard Spawr trainee here, should like this layout, needs to overcome outside post though. Davinci - Draws just outside top pick in extreme outside box, Desormeaux on Cassidy trainee, another that needs a trip. Value Play -- Sensitive Jack

3rd Race -- Mr. Reed - Eddie D. again, draws good post, well placed here, should be the factor in this. E Coupon - Draws just inside top pick, Solis scales McAnally trainee, a factor throughout in this heat. Value Play -- Dunson

4th Race -- Wild Goldie - Top jock Espinoza on Dominguez trainee, draws good post for short dash, jockey-trainer must be respected. Twelveyearslater - Draws good inside post here, Solis aboard Perdomo trainee, needs a prompt clean start. Value Play -- Billary's Syns

5th Race -- One Hundred Slews - Pincay scales McAnally trainee for owner Sid Craig, draws good post and well placed, good spot for action. Majorbigtimesheet - Desormeaux aboard Hess trainee, suited to distance, needs clear trip from rail post sprinting here, a factor. Value Play -- Musafi

6th Race -- Ceeband - Needed last, Eddie D. returns on Robbins trainee, better post now, all systems go. A Touch of Grey - Nakatani aboard, well placed and good post here, should be part of the mix at finish. Value Play -- Hushed Victory

7th Race -- Caffe Latte - Irish-bred gal likes seaside course, draws good inner post for the turf route feature, Nakatani/Baffert team. Tranquility Lake - Scratched out last time, Eddie D. back aboard, pace-type should be the target-----elusive here? Value Play -- Tout Charmant

8th Race -- Fire Fighter - Desormeaux/Hess combo with youngster here, draws good post for the short dash, blinker change for this. Takehimtothelimit - Flores aboard Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, needs prompt start from outside post, respect productive connections. Value Play -- Swift Terms