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

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000 | 9:51 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- Thunder Fish - Hustling Pedroza on Sahadi trainee, draws good post for the mile opener, graduation at hand. Dinnerathepalms - Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, needs a good trip into first turn from outside post, may provide dinner at the winners circle. Value Play -- Beau's Thunder

2nd Race -- Miss Alyetta - Draws good inner post for the mile turf outing, Blanc on Sadler trainee, should get the catbird trip here. Smart Timing - Draws just outside top pick, McCarron on Lukas trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, respect connections. Value Play -- Blastoise

3rd Race -- Granja Paranoica - Top jock Espinoza on Moreno trainee, draws inside for the sprint, should be in the mix throughout. Boondoggle - Delahoussaye on Bell trainee, draws extreme outside post, should stalk and make late run for the money. Value Play -- Salty Pearl

4th Race -- Note Of Integrity - Top jock Espinoza on Hess trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post sprinting, adds blinkers here. My Sweet Lucy - Pincay scales Olivares trainee, draws good middle post, good spot for maiden-claiming action. Value Play -- Unaccounted Cash

5th Race -- Rico Fighter - Brazilian-bred runner draws good post, Berrio/ Avila team, adds blinkers for this outing, hmmmm.... Bienfeo - Hustling Puglisi on Hess trainee, hard knocker fits this distance better, needs a trip from inner post. Value Play -- Reptar

6th Race -- Wingless Flight - Top jock Espinoza on Garcia trainee, draws good post for the sprint, sans blinkers for this. Moment To Remember - Draws good middle post, adds blinkers for this spot, Pincay/Spawr team always a factor. Value Play -- Dancing For Bounty

7th Race -- Optical Solution - Argentine-bred draws inner post for downhill feature, McCarron on Morey, Jr. trainee, rider signals contention. Lady Cadet - Old trooper likes downhill course, Desormeaux on Cerin trainee, may win on old class and liking for the layout. Value Play -- Santa Monica

8th Race -- Miss Calculated - Hustling Espinoza on Sadler trainee, draws good middle post for the nightcap dash, Miss should calculate graduation here. Bouboulina - Flores aboard Lukas trainee, needs prompt start and clear trip from rail post, blinkers come off for this. Value Play -- Labellelavita