Ralph Siraco’s selections for Del Mar

Tuesday, July 31, 2001 | 10:37 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- Estrella Prisa -- Draws good spot for 7-panel opener, co-owner and trainer Aguirre tabs leading rider Solis here, Estrella winn-a? Naughty Nacho -- Hustling Espinoza on Baffert trainee, rider-trainer combo are hot at seaside, needs crisp start from inner post. Value Play -- Codger

2nd Race -- Ace's Valentine -- Draws good post for mile outing, Delahoussaye having solid meet, Gallagher trainee lands likely spot for action. No Equity -- Gomez astride young Dollace trainee, draws good box, might have most wagering Equity in the field. Value Play -- Cathy's Star

3rd Race -- Valiant Victory -- Draws good middle post in full field at sprint distance, Baze scales for trainer Mullins, adds blinkers for this. Peak At You -- Hustling Espinoza on Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, another with good starting box, another that adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Senor Badgett

4th Race -- Rufaro -- Top jock Solis has first call on this Bray trainee for owners Wygod, good post in full field for turf route, sitting on graduation here. Evening Meeting -- Espinoza/Baffert tandem for owner Golden Eagle Farm, connections always dangerous, might hold Meeting in winners circle. Value Play -- Zori

5th Race -- Covincing -- Flores scales Vienna trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post at sprint distance, Covincing may be con-vincing here. Whoopddoo -- Another Espinoza/Baffert production, draws good box for the trip, Whoopddoo may just Whoop-it-up in winners circle. Value Play -- Angel Gift

6th Race -- Minning For Fun -- Lands good spot in starter allowance outing, Desormeaux atop Hollendorfer trainee, hails from solid barn. Laser Con -- McCarron takes call on Dutrow, Jr. trainee, needs to be quick from the blocks with rail post sprinting here, clean trip is the key. Value Play -- Dinnerathepalms

7th Race -- Continental Red -- Interesting possibility in turf marathon feature, Delahoussaye is riding well at seaside, Jory trainee lands good spot for action. Devon Deputy -- McCarron atop Frankel trainee for owner Juddmonte Farms, jockey and trainer are tops at this game, expect solid performance. Value Play -- Cagney

8th Race -- Call Me Again -- Espinoza aboard Shirreffs trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, spotted in maiden-claimer give sense of urgency, might be last Call. Baltimore -- Desormeaux atop Ellis trainee, disappointing gelding gets addition of blinkers for this, another that's running out of diploma time. Value Play -- C.D. Cruzer