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

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001 | 9:34 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- Spillikin -- British-bred draws good inner post for turf mile opener, Flores on Harty trainee for owner Godolphin Racing, Inc., sans blinkers here. First Mesa -- McCarron aboard Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, draws well, respect connections. Value Play -- Weed Runner

2nd Race -- Brisquette -- Part of Wygod-owned coupled entry with Smart Start, Mandella/Solis here, Canani/Flores there, double threat. Bafferta -- Pincay again on Spawr trainee, draws good post for sprint distance, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Give Praise

3rd Race -- Valiant Wonder -- Draws good post for the mile outing, Pincay on Spawr trainee, should be part of the mix throughout. Dream Weekend -- McCarron aboard Gallagher trainee, draws good box, could sit the trip here. Value Play -- Another Star

4th Race -- Dubai Edition -- Delahoussaye atop Harty trainee for owner Godolphin Racing, Inc., well bred, but, must overcome outside post in turf mile. Cottonwood Cowboy -- Draws good inner post here, Solis aboard Paasch trainee, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- T's Cafe

5th Race -- Jacquie's Delight -- Draws good inner post for mile outing, Espinoza scales Dominguez trainee, Jaquie's Delight is a trip to winners circle. Triplane -- Smith astride Mitchell trainee, draws good box, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Thetford Chase

6th Race -- The Station -- Pincay on Eurton trainee, draws good post for sprint outing, should be in good striking position throughout. Mike And Leo -- Solis lands this Hess trainee, draws middle post in full field, might get the right trip. Value Play -- Re Echo

7th Race -- Crescendo -- Baze scales Baffert trainee for co-owner Pegram, draws good box for sprint outing, respect connections. Bettor Royalty -- Nakatani atop Hess trainee, needs prompt start and clear running from inner post, Royalty could be the best for the Bettor here. Value Play -- Big Team Spirit

8th Race -- Great Gadsby -- Flores aboard for obscure trainer Yuelapwan, draws middle post in full field of maiden-claimers sprinting here, Great diploma? Maddie's Temper -- Training at Hollypark, Smith aboard Jory trainee, Maddie's could Temper competition with graduation. Value Play -- Foreverclear