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

Tuesday, April 3, 2001 | 9:19 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- Slew The Princess - Training at Hollypark, draws good middle post for the 2-furlong dash, Solis aboard Sise trainee. Fabulous Gamble - Flores guides Dutton trainee for conditioner's wife, rider and trainer are good with babies, might be right Gamble here. Value Play -- Tonks Time

2nd Race -- Aussie Girl - Ships across town for this, hustling Pedroza back on Robertson trainee, well spotted in this. Penny Video - Also training at Hollypark, top jock Pincay astride Hines trainee, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Inside Story

3rd Race -- Gweneira - British-bred draws good inside post for the mile outing, hustling Espinoza on one-of-two Drysdale-trained 'hidden entry', well placed. La Ronge - Stevens scales the 'other' Drysdale trainee, should get a good trip in this heat, trainer may lock up the quinella here. Value Play -- Annie Lil

4th Race -- Negri - Draws good post for the sprint distance, hustling Pedroza aboard Glatt trainee, should be in the mix throughout. Brown's Champion - Flores on Lewis trainee, speed-type draws good outside post, set to give top pick company throughout. Value Play -- Drivenbythedevil

5th Race -- Accell - Berrio on Avila trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post in this sprint, jockey-trainer combo always dangerous. Continental Road - Draws just outside top pick, Baze scales Sadler trainee, this jockey-trainer team is also dangerous. Value Play -- Sliver Magic

6th Race -- Westward Angel - Flores on Baffert trainee, needs quick start and clear running from inner post at this short dash sprint, respect connections. Choice Connection - Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, fits this maiden-claimer, not much to topple for diploma here. Value Play -- Love That Lion

7th Race -- Smooth As Silk - Training at Hollypark, draws good rail post for turf mile feature, Solis on Frankel trainee, may be appropriately named here. She's Grand - Draws well here, Stevens scales Sahadi trainee, she may be the Grand-est of them all. Value Play -- Top Of Our Game

8th Race -- Open Ended - Flores tabbed on Canani trainee for owner Burt Bacharach here, draws well for maiden-claimer, might Open up and End maiden ranks here. Glowing Pride - Top jock Pincay on Cerin trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, been knocking on diploma door, connections suggest impending graduation. Value Play -- My Whole Enchilada