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

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002 | 9:01 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's horse racing column appears Monday and his Southern California selections run Tuesday-Sunday.

Wednesday's entries

1st Race -- J.T.'S SONG -- Lands good spot for route opener, Krone atop one of two Mullins-trained entries, tough customer when he is right. YAZZERO -- Argentine-bred draws good box for claimer, Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, not a 'win machine' but has connections to be respected. Value Play -- MOVING'S GOLD

2nd Race -- MR MOTION -- Hustling Pedroza on main man Carava trainee, needs crafty trip from middle post draw at mile claimer, most forward Motion for Mr victory? B.Z. JONES -- P. Val scales Gaines trainee, draws good box here, a forward factor throughout. Value Play -- WILLY'S WAY

3rd Race -- GUMMIE'S SYMPH -- Hustling Espinoza on co-owner Knapp trainee, should use early foot for best trip, sticks foes with tune of victory? JOXER -- Draws good post for sprint claimer, Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, a factor at this level. Value Play -- SUNDAY IN MOSCOW

4th Race -- VIN'S GOLDEN VOICE -- Flores atop Marquez trainee for owners Anson, draws good rail post for mile claimer, Voice of victory sounds Golden to backers. GRANJA VIVO -- Baze aboard Sadler trainee, draws good box here, decent chance at decent price. Value Play -- PASSIONATE CAPER

5th Race -- ACADEMY SPY -- Solis scales one-of-two Sahadi-trained 'hidden entry', needs crafty trip in full field of allowance grass runners, uncovers plot to win? SUBLET -- French-bred training at Hollypark, Nakatani's second call for one-of-two Jory-trained 'hidden entry', fits this turf route trip. Value Play -- PRAIRIE PREDATOR

6th Race -- SMALL TOWN GIRL -- Flores aboard Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, draws good outer post for sprint maiden run, getting long-on-the-tooth to graduate. MADAM GENERAL -- Draws extreme outside box for Cal-bred outing, hustling Espinoza on Sadler trainee, 'scenic route' diploma for Madam? Value Play -- WATERWHEEL

7th Race -- KONA GOLD -- Former sprint champion draws rail post in Grade III dash stakes, Solis as usual on Headley trainee, packs top package for accomplishments. AVANZADO -- Argentine-bred training at Hollypark, Baze back aboard O'Neill trainee, swift runner should be in the mix throughout. Value Play -- ROMAN DANCER

8th Race -- RIVER BRIDGE -- French-bred draws outside post in downhill claimer, Espinoza on Vienna trainee for owner Red Baron's Barn, fits this course just right. STORM KISU -- Draws good box for this, Nakatani on Carava trainee, should be decent price as a solid factor here. Value Play -- COMPLETE APPROVAL

9th Race -- EL PRADO IN ACTION -- Enriquez aboard Peterson trainee, needs crafty ride from post draw at route distance, enough Action for El Prado to graduate? SPOONMAN -- Draws good inner post for maiden/claimer nightcap, P. Val aboard Chatlos trainee, a diploma factor throughout. Value Play -- LE MATIN