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

Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000 | 10:57 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- Power of Elprado - Draws good post, top jock Espinoza teams with top trainer Baffert here, the power of the opener. J.F. Tony - Nakatani scales Sadler trainee, nasal strip and blinker change here, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post. Value Play -- Loriage

2nd Race -- Stockman's Stand - Draws good rail post for the mile run, Nakatani on Eurton trainee, should make late impact here. First Journey - Pincay here on Becerra trainee, should be part of the mix throughout, must overcome outside post. Value Play -- Pro Bono

3rd Race -- Mantilla - Espinoza scales Palma trainee, draws outside post for the sprint run, time to graduate. Champ's Jewel - Draws just outside top pick, hustling Puglisi aboard Dutton trainee, respect connections. Value Play -- Fin Lady

4th Race -- Dounine - British-bred runner draws good rail post for the mile turf outing, McCarron on McAnally trainee, respect team here. Got the Votes - Solis scales Gaines trainee, nasal strip again, must overcome outside post, dangerous combo. Value Play -- Susanne

5th Race -- Count V Ullmann - Delahoussaye again on Marquez trainee, good post and well placed for another score, count the Count. Adminniestrator - Top jock Espinoza on Abrams trainee, should be part of the mix throughout, could trip out. Value Play -- Sunny Forecast

6th Race -- The Price Spirit - Flores scales Canani trainee for owners Wygod, draws good rail post for the route run, gets the trip for graduation. Gaelic Thunder - Espinoza on Stute trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, good post to stalk from, good chance to grab diploma. Value Play -- Fly to the Lake

7th Race -- Squirtle Squirt - Juvenile Champ of Hollypark meet, Pincay back, speedster yet to be headed, deserves top billing here. E Dubai - Impressive maiden score puts this one in the hunt, Flores aboard Harty trainee for Godolphin Stables, promising youngster. Value Play -- Flame Thrower

8th Race -- San Diego Pete - Draws good rail post for the mile nightcap, hustling Pedroza on Carava-owned & trained runner, gets the trip here. Soaring Music - Espinoza on Hess trainee, fits this spot, should get good trip from post 8, could play winnning tune here. Value Play -- Lee's Jewel