Ralph Siraco’s selections for Wednesday’s races at Del Mar

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 | 9:09 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- REHABILITATED -- Desormeaux aboard co-owner Lewis trainee, needs to overcome outside post in mile opener, productive team. ITALIAN BAR ROAD -- Hustling Espinoza atop Silva trainee, draws better box than top pick, Road may lead to Bar for victory drink. Value Play -- GREAT ALARM

2nd Race -- STORM SIGNAL -- Delahoussaye on Canani trainee for owners Wygod, draws good post for full field at turf mile, Storm home is Signal for victory. HUGGY BOY -- Likes this seaside course, bug boy Krigger sits Glatt trainee, trip is the key on this layout. Value Play -- INDIAHOMA

3rd Race -- MACHO IMAGE -- Espinoza on Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, trainer's big meet, memorial victory for recently deceased owner? BULL MARKET -- Baffert's other 'hidden entry' trainee, Smith sits here, trainer points for this meet and his horses are usually ready to roll at the beach. Value Play -- ENDEMAJ

4th Race -- GOLDEN BONUS -- Draws good post for mile allowance/claimer, Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, should get the trip to win this. SWORDFISH -- Desormeaux takes another Lewis trainee on the opening day card, well spotted in Cal-bred outing, but again, needs to overcome outside post. Value Play -- TAORMINA

5th Race -- JOHAR -- Solis on this Mandella trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, draws good post for first division of opening day turf feature, good spot. SIX HITTER -- Hollypark titleholders team up for this, P. Val on Frankel trainee for owner Gann, potent team. Value Play -- ROCK OPERA

6th Race -- MY FRIEND LUMPY -- Pincay aboard Spawr trainee for owners Craig, draws good box for sprint, Lumpy could be Friend of backers with Lumpy payoff. A TOUCH OF GREY -- Draws alongside top pick, Delahoussaye on Canani trainee for claimer, should make late impact in this. Value Play -- LOVE THAT LION

7th Race -- SHAMEFUL -- Flores aboard Baffert trainee for owner Earnhardt, draws good post in sprint allowance/claimer, one-of-two 'hidden entry' for trainer. SLEW CITY LIZ -- Draws good outside post for sprint this distance, Pincay aboard Machowsky trainee, should get a good view for victory strategy. Value Play -- WHOOPDDOO

8th Race -- DIAMOND HOPE -- Draws good rail post for second division of split turf stakes, Solis scales Mandella trainee, should get the catbird trip. TRUE PHENOMENON -- P. Val again on Frankel trainee, draws good box for mile outing, solid team with solid contender. Value Play -- DREAM MACHINE

9th Race -- BULLY'S NORTH -- P. Val on Mitchell trainee, draws good post for nightcap mile, appropriately named for seaside season. MCADAM -- Draws alongside top pick for claimer, Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, victory here provides backers with dinner money for Bully's. Value Play -- HEAVEN'S TREAT