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

Friday, April 28, 2000 | 10:09 a.m.

Saturday's races

1st Race -- French Pine - Must overcome inside post for the seven panels, but should be a price. Soviet Spirit - Should show quick into stride here, hustling Pedroza aboard. Value Play -- African Gold

2nd Race -- Triple Threat - Draws good inner post, McCarron aboard here. Princess Amanada - Hustling Espinoza aboard, should make presence felt. Value Play -- Shimmering Night

3rd Race -- Halo Missy - Draws good outside post for the sprint, hustling Espinoza up. Sheckles - Bravo scales here, should be in good stalking position throughout. Value Play -- Jodi's Love Dove

4th Race -- Hard Ack to Follow - Pincay aboard here, must overcome outside post at the route distance. Naughty n Haughty - Certain to make the running here, could be an elusive target. Value Play -- Speaking of Time

5th Race -- Lucayan Indian - Gomez scales with good inside post for the route, should get the trip. Lido - Likes the course, hustling Espinoza aboard, a factor here. Value Play -- Storm Wreck

6th Race -- Aclare - Draws good post in full field sprinting, Enriquez aboard, good spot for action. White Tie - Hustling Pedroza with good post, should be in position here, Tie a diploma here? Value Play -- Air Touch

7th Race -- Digniflite - Bravo aboard here, draws good post, should be in perfect spot to get the win. Dunson - Pedroza aboard Arizona import, has run well, good spot for action. Value Play -- Flaxsun

8th Race -- Bonapartiste - Likes this course, been knocking on door with tougher, McCarron stays. Alvo Certo - Certain to be pace contender here, could be dangerous if they slow this down to a walk. Value Play -- Sole Che Sorgi

9th Race -- Memo to Lange - Bred to win early, Gomez aboard, must overcome outside post at this dash distance. Native Dazzler - Hustling Pedroza good with babies, draws good rail post, needs prompt start from inside. Value Play -- Our Pick