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

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000 | 9:53 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- Smokin' Charlotte - McCarron scales Gaines trainee, draws good post for the sprint opener, Charlotte Smokin' here. Shred The Excess - Hot-riding Pincay aboard Veiga trainee, draws outside post, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Royal Alliance

2nd Race -- Queen Of Wilshire - Draws outside post for the sprint, Pincay on Vienna trainee, should get perfect stalking trip from starting box. Penny Blues - Gomez tabbed for this one-of-two Cerin-trained 'hidden entry' here, draws good middle post, should be in the mix throughout. Value Play -- Leading Light

3rd Race -- Big Shot - Gomez aboard Hess trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post, has Big Shot to graduate here. R Pirate - Bred to win early, draws good post, hustling Puglisi on Hendricks trainee, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Bonus Pay Day

4th Race -- Schnitzel - Irish-bred part of Paasc-trained coupled entry with Revillew Slew, Blanc here, draws good post, Desormeaux on entrymate. Fair Margarita - Draws inside post for the turf route, Nakatani on Peterson trainee, should get a good trip here. Value Play -- Queenoftheprom

5th Race -- Future Leader - Solis on McAnally trainee for VHW Stables, draws good inner post for the short dash, bred to win early. Golden Turquoise - Nakatani on Cerin trainee, needs to break sharp from outside post, good spot to grab diploma. Value Play -- Once It Happens

6th Race -- Morn N' Mist - Well placed here, draws good post, hustling Pedroza on Carava trainee, jockey-trainer productive team. From Rail To Jail - Not on rail here, should get good stalking trip from outside post, Berrio/Avila dangerous combo. Value Play -- Sisterinthelead

7th Race -- Circle Latour - Gomez aboard Hess trainee, draws outside post for sprint feature, should be able to size up field from perch. Farah Love - Nakatani on Peterson trainee, draws inner post, adds blinkers for this trip, good spot for action. Value Play -- Sapphire Star

8th Race -- La Luz Del Sol - Nakatani on Moreno trainee for the Granja Vista Del Rio Stables, draws good post, La Luz Del graduation here? Bella Faccia - Hustling Puglisi on Litt trainee, draws good outside post for nightcap sprint, good chance for diploma here. Value Play -- La Bella Donna