Ralph Siraco’s selections for Wednesday’s races at Del Mar
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001 | 10:18 a.m.
Wednesday's card (closing day)
1st Race -- Serene In Seattle -- Desormeaux scales Pinfield trainee, draws good box for full field in turf mile opener, Seattle at Del Mar. Ace's Valentine -- Draws good inner post, Delahoussaye aboard Gallagher trainee, set to get catbird trip. Value Play -- Sibla
2nd Race -- Tera Kitty -- Puglisi guides Litt trainee here, draws good post for the sprint claimer, should be part of the mix throughout. Pammy N' Cami -- Draws good box as well, Pincay on Spawr trainee, jockey in tight title race, trainer is his bread and butter guy. Value Play -- Jaklin's Traveler
3rd Race -- So Urgent -- Flores scales Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, should sit in good spot here, threat to favorite. Palmeiro -- Solis on Sadler trainee for owners Moss, talented runner won gutty comeback effort in last, might bounce. Value Play -- Heaven's Treat
4th Race -- Peanut Butter Man -- Wide-open turf mile here, Delahoussaye on Sahadi trainee, good as any in this spot. Stormin' Heaven -- Draws good post for the full field of runners, Nakatani atop Hess trainee, conditioner has been hot lately. Value Play -- Saucy Cat
5th Race -- Forward Filly -- South African--bred draws good post in sprint feature, McCarron on Sahadi trainee, brings good record to states. High Margin -- Swift filly draws outside box, Smith astride Dollace trainee, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Filigree
6th Race -- Toomanytomorrows -- Baze aboard Baffert trainee, draws good post for maiden-claimer sprint, combo been clicking all meet. Davene -- Draws alongside top pick, hustling Pedroza sits Machowsky trainee, adds blinkers to the package for this. Value Play -- Genie Magic
7th Race -- Officer -- Part of potent Baffert-trained and Thoroughbred Corporation-owned coupled entry with Ecstatic, Espinosa here, Stevens there, unbeatable proposition. Metatron -- Chased top pick to no avail in last, Flores stays on Hollendorfer trainee, best candidate for Avis spot again. Value Play -- Kamsack
8th Race -- King Slayer -- British-bred draws tricky post, Nakatani atop Hess trainee, needs crafty trip, good spot for action. Lily's Lad -- Draws good rail post for full field in turf mile stakes, Delahoussaye on Shirreffs trainee for owners Moss, gets the trip. Value Play -- Zentsov Street
9th Race -- Easy Change -- Gomez scales Gaines trainee for owner Harris Farms, Inc., draws good post for short maiden-claiming dash, Easy diploma? Sheersox -- Draws just inside top pick, Delahoussaye on Moger, Jr., trainee, solid spot for graduation try. Value Play -- Just A Nugget
10th Race -- Audmar -- Solis going for riding title and trainer Frankel is hottest ticket on turf, fits this turf marathon finale, go out a winner with the winners. Bring Plenty -- Draws rail box for three-turn nightcap, Flores takes this Drysdale trainee, should get a nice trip here. Value Play -- Tyler Rex
Editor's Note: Ralph Siraco will return with Southern California selections following the Fairplex Park meeting. The Los Angeles County Fair race season at Fairplex Park begins Friday and runs through Sept. 23. Siraco's selections will return with the opening card at Oak Tree at Santa Anita in the Tuesday, Sept. 25 edition of the Sun.
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