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

Tuesday, March 6, 2001 | 9:06 a.m.

1st Race -- Peter's Pond - Going well right now, Gomez again for trainer Sadler, should go right for lead from inner post at the sprint distance. Norcielo - Part of coupled Dutrow-trained entry with Flyaway Jack, Nakatani here, Flores there, good post, double threat. Value Play -- Ti Titanium

2nd Race -- Star Performance - Training at Hollypark, one-of-two Frankel-trained 'hidden entry' here, hustling Espinoza atop here. Indigo Myth - The 'other' Frankel trainee, Solis scales here, connections are dangerous in these spots. Value Play -- Neotorque

3rd Race -- Jane's Denial - Burried down on slow rail in last, should roll right for lead from outside post, Berrio/Avlia team to boot. In A Daze - Owner-trainer Hall of Famer Van Berg tabs living legend Pincay to ride, needs clean trip from inner post at sprint distance, tough duo. Value Play -- Mia Victoria

4th Race -- Salish Slew - Delahoussaye scales Glatt trainee, draws good post for downhill run, good spot for action. Slew City Liz - Draws inner post, Desormeaux aboard Dolan trainee, fits this heat as well, may be a Slew-Slew exacta. Value Play -- Shutup And Dance

5th Race -- Vodka Talking - Gomez atop Gaines trainee for owner Harris Farms, draws good spot for maiden-claimer, could be talking diploma here. Place Of Happiness - Part of Ward-trained coupled entry with Quiet Heart, Beckner and outside post here, Pedroza and rail post there, two-for-one deal. Value Play -- Royal For Sure

6th Race -- That Cool Cat - Solis on Cassidy trainee, draws good middle post for the maiden-claimer, bred to win early, graduation forthcoming. Tricky Maneuver - Part of Chapman-trained coupled entry with Burning Bay, Gomez here, Nakatani there, packs double threat at diploma. Value Play -- Star In Excess

7th Race -- High Cascade - Espinoza on Team Lukas trainee for owner Padua Stable, well regarded sophomore lands easier spot than last, bounce back looming. So Urgent - Flores on Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, draws good post for sprint feature, respect connections. Value Play -- Mike And Leo

8th Race -- Iam The Ice Miss - Flores aboard Cerin trainee, draws inner post for nightcap mile, should get the trip to winners circle here. Sieze Her - Draws just outside top pick, Solis here for trainer Domiguez, might Sieze the moment for finale backers. Value Play -- Really A Lush