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

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000 | 9:37 a.m.

Wednesday's races

1st Race -- Roman Cuzzin - Draws good rail post for the mile, should attend to pace here, hustling Espinoza aboard. Master Carson - Gomez astride Lewis trainee, must overcome outside post here, should be a factor with a good trip. Value Play -- Kentucky Bluebird

2nd Race -- Lovely Cozzene - Flores on Lewis horse, draws good post for the mile on turf, bred to like the green. Evening Prelude - Stronach-owned filly training at Hollypark, draws good inner post, Blanc on Frankel charge. Value Play -- Naughty Hostess

3rd Race -- Tejana Selena - Solis aboard Dominguez trainee, good outside post to size up the field, should get good trip. Courtesan - British-bred runner draws well, Valdivia aboard Canani horse, another who should get good trip. Value Play -- Litta

4th Race -- Shoot The Corner - Good middle post here, Flores certain to get forward position for Gallagher charge, Shoot maiden ranks. Presidential Pull - Desormeaux aboard Specht horse, good post for cagey Northern California trainer, good spot for action. Value Play -- Meghann's Lad

5th Race -- Streaking Home - McCarron aboard Sahadi horse, draws inner post, needs good clean trip from starting position. Brite Nite - Pincay scales Spawr charge, gets good post, adds blinkers for this trip. Value Play -- Fancy High

6th Race -- Velvet Morning - Training at Hollywood Park, draws good inside post for the mile on lawn, Solis aboard hot Frankel trainee. Caress The Wind - Another that draws well, McCarron also on this Sahadi charge, should get good trip from top turf rider here. Value Play -- More Cal Bread

7th Race -- A La Reine - Trainer Mandella makes equipment change as blinkers are added here, Solis aboard, bounce back performance expected. November Slew - Nakatani on Lukas horse, draws inside post, should be a factor at finish in this. Value Play -- Squall City

8th Race -- Susie B. Good - McCarron sticks around for nightcap maiden-claimer for trainer Ellis, should be a foward factor for diploma here. In Regal Style - Desormeaux takes Dolan trainee, needs clean trip from rail post to graduate here, Style is right. Value Play -- Strawberry Moon