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

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000 | 11:14 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- Feminine Fury - Draws good post for sprint opener, hustling Espinoza on Dolan trainee, good spot to score. Queen Creek - Draws just outside top pick, bug boy Baze on Gaines trainee, lasix and nasal strip. Value Play -- Frankies Angel

2nd Race -- Miramar Gold - Delahoussaye stays on Gallagher trainee, draws good post for the mile outing, adds blinkers for this. Three Flags - Draws just inside top pick, Nakatani now scales Canani trainee, another that dons blinkers for this outing. Value Play -- Confucius

3rd Race -- Milk Wood - British-bred runner has packs big punch when fires, Nakatani now on Canani trainee, should be rolling late. Rhapsodist - Desormeaux aboard this one-of-two uncoupled Drysdale trainees in the race, good post, well placed. Value Play -- Race Leader

4th Race -- Champ's Jewel - Owned by trainer Dutton, Stevens gets the call, good post for maiden breaker here. Libanon's Queen - Draws just outside top pick, Nakatani on Cerin trainee, could be Queen for the day. Value Play -- Slew Of Emeralds

5th Race -- G L's Gold Strike - Gomez on Lewis trainee, draws good post for the sprint outing, GL ready to Strike Gold here. Classic Chianti - Flores on Moger, Jr. trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post, could deliver like fine wine. Value Play -- Running Thunder

6th Race -- Gilboa - French-bred runner draws tough outside post for the mile turf run, Solis scales McAnally trainee, trip will tell the tale. Missed The Cut - Draws good inner post here, Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, jockey-trainer team productive and dangerous. Value Play -- Revillew Slew

7th Race -- Beauty And Style - Top jock Espinoza scales top trainer Baffert charge, draws good post for sprint feature, respect connections. Princess Belle - The 'other' Baffert-trained hidden entrymate here, draws just outside stablemate, Flores aboard this one. Value Play -- Always The Lady

8th Race -- Big Shot - Espinoza on Hess trainee, draws good post for finale sprint, has Big Shot to graduate here. Champagne 'N Stars - Draws good middle post, Nakatani stays to ride Warren trainee, may be the star of nightcap here. Value Play -- Ol Charlie Boy