Ralph Siraco’s selections for Friday’s races at Hollywood Park

Thursday, April 27, 2000 | 9:10 a.m.

Friday's races

1st Race -- Neotorque - Draws good rail spot for the route opener, hustling Pedroza aboard Canani trainee, a factor throughout. Plumazo - Santa Anita leading jockey Nakatani scales here, Abrams trainee fits here, needs trip to be effective. Value Play -- Lucky Sandman

2nd Race -- Control Freak - Pincay takes call, draws good inner post for the two-turn outing, should get the trip. Lycka - Sorenson aboard Avila trainee, stalking style attractive here, should be part of picture at the finish. Value Play -- Selznick

3rd Race -- Affirmed Miss - Loves short turf runs, Pincay now for trainer Mandella, makes late impact. Optical Solution - Argentine import draws rail for turf sprint, Eddie D. aboard Shirreffs trainee for 505 Farm, clean trip a must. Value Play -- Phaenna

4th Race -- Dinneratthepalms - Hustling Pedroza aboard, draws good outside post, Dinneratthepalms dinner if graduates. Murdock - Ramsammy aboard Mitchell trainee, adds blinkers for quick start here, needs prompt beginning and clear trip from rail post. Value Play -- Santo Tomas

5th Race -- Our Fair Lady - Potent filly on Arcadia lawn, connections of Espinoza/Bray/Paulson to be respected, filly a Fair Lady on turf. Six Ways - French import hails from the Frankel barn, Blanc aboard, must overcome outside post in this turf route. Value Play -- Midnite Mama

6th Race -- I'm Persuaded - Nakatani aboard Shirreffs trainee for 505 Farms, drawn well, sitting on diploma run, training over the track. Shake For Gold - Another who is sitting on a graduation run, Pincay on Dollace trainee, good post, maybe today? Value Play -- Spicy Stuff (A-Entry)

7th Race -- Burning Hope - Draws good rail post for the mile turf stakes, Nakatani scales Lukas trainee for Pauda Stables, gets the trip. Desert Sky - Irish bred training at Anita, Desormeaux on Gallagher trainee, outside post main obstacle here. Value Play -- Millie's Quest

8th Race -- The Gold Key - Puglisi aboard Sise trainee, fits well at this level, should be a factor throughout here. Argolid - Old trooper once had much class, will give it his all, Pincay to help, good enough here. Value Play -- Go Not Whoa

9th Race -- Promessa - Training at Anita, trainer Sadler puts hot Arizona bug boy Baze aboard, could be good start for apprentice here. Valued Opinion - Enriquez scales Stute trainee, draws good post, takes blinkers off for this. Value Play -- Flying Ice