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

Tuesday, July 22, 2003 | 9:13 a.m.

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

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- TIZAWINNER -- P. Val aboard Dupuis trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, must overcome outside post in mile opener, first Tiz Turf 'n Surf a winner? DESERT BOOM -- Draws just inside top pick for allowance/claimer, Smith scales Spawr trainee for owners Craig, from the Desert to the sea victory? Value Play -- COCONUT MANGO

2nd Race -- LAST TANGO -- Irish-bred draws good post for first grass race of seaside season, Desormeaux on Cerin trainee, dances to winners circle? INTRODUCER -- Hustling Espinoza on Proctor trainee for owner Glen Hill Farm, draws well for sod claimer, Introducer a producer? Value Play -- KERNITRE

3rd Race -- ATTACK ALERT -- Smith stays on one-of-two Baffert-trained "hidden entry," just missed at Hollypark in last, adds blinkers for this diploma try. ROSBERG -- Draws good box for maiden dash, Flores on Harty trainee for owners Darley Stud Management, barn has babies ready to go. Value Play -- SPELLBINDER

4th Race -- CASTLEBRIGHT -- Draws good box for sprint claimer, Solis scales co-owner Hollendorfer trainee, fits this heat well. ATISH -- P. Val aboard Mullins trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post, rider and trainer coming to beach off big Hollypark meets. Value Play -- PAMMY N' CAMI

5th Race -- SINGLETARY -- P. Val atop Chatlos trainee, draws good post for split turf mile opening day feature, good spot for action. SWEET RETURNS -- British-bred draws good box for grass stakes, Nakatani on McAnally trainee, backers hope for Sweet Returns on wager. Value Play -- SLEW CITY CITADEL

6th Race -- MINING DIAMONDS -- Solis scales Carava trainee, draws extreme outside post for sprint claimer, seaside oval should be better for running style. OBERWALD -- Espinoza on Harrington trainee, needs crafty trip from rail post for sprint tag, shortest distance to winners circle? Value Play -- WEST SARATOGA

7th Race -- LE MANS -- Draws good spot for allowance sprint, Espinoza now on young Mandella trainee, the pick in a tough heat. FRIENDLY MIKE -- P. Val on one-of-two Baffert-trained "hidden entry," draws good post for dash distance, Mike Friendly to winners circle? Value Play -- T S ELIOT

8th Race -- STANLEY PARK -- Smith again on Shirreffs trainee for owners Moss, draws good post for split stakes feature, should take to course for victory. FAIRLY RANSOM -- Solis scales McAnally trainee, must overcome outside post in turf mile feature, solid chance at solid price means good proposition. Value Play -- MARINA MINISTER

9th Race -- MY PHONE -- Draws good middle post in full field of maiden/claiming sprinters for opening day finale, Desormeaux on Hess trainee, cagey team. UNACOP -- Valdivia astride Dutton trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post, Unacop to arrest graduation here? Value Play -- SHARP LOOKING MAN