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

Friday, Dec. 1, 2000 | 11:23 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Circle Latour - Espinoza on Hess trainee, needs sharp start and clean trip from rail post at sprint distance opener, good spot. Girl Talk - Draws outside post, Solis aboard Jory horse, should get clear running from outside box to survey competition. Value Play -- Wind Flower

2nd Race -- Fog City Willy - Solis on Moger, Jr. entrant, fits this spot well, must overcome outside post in short turf dash, good spot for action. Pirata De Baile - Training at Anita, Espinoza rides Moreno horse, should get a good trip from inner post. Value Play -- Mr.Wonderful

3rd Race -- Hookedonthefeelin - Flores aboard Baffert charge for owner Pegram, speedster draws rail post, have her to beat. Theresa's Tizzy - Fleet filly draws good post for the sprint handicap, Pincay again on Threewitt horse, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Squall City

4th Race -- La Luz Del Sol - Training at Anita, Espinoza on another Moreno charge, good post and well placed for diploma try. Cantaloupe - Trainer Gaines tabs Pedroza here, draws good middle post, lands good spot for graduation attempt. Value Play -- Flying Carolyn

5th Race -- Schuyler Road - Solis aboard Canani horse, draws extreme outside post, should be winging from outside box in this. Emailit - Hustling bug boy Baze aboard Sise horse, competitive at this level, should be in the mix throughout. Value Play -- E Coupon

6th Race -- Timber Thunder - Gomez astride Frankel entry for owner Stronach Stables, needs a good trip from post seven, first turn trip tells tale. Brilliance - Stevens scales Lukas horse for owner Padua Stables, draws extreme outside post for the turf route, like top pick---first turn trip tells tale. Value Play -- Good Journey

7th Race -- Excessive Noise - Stevens scales Baffert charge, draws good post for the sprint outing, respect connections here. Double Bounty - Draws just inside top pick, Nakatani on Moger, Jr. horse, needs prompt start and clean trip for graduation chance. Value Play -- Tony's Loc

8th Race -- Bienamado - Part of of three-horse coupled entry with Vergennes and Single Empire, McCarron here for trainer Gonzalez, entry holds aces. Northern Quest - French-bred runner draws outside post, Stevens scales Frankel horse, might be up to taking on trio to win. Value Play -- Lazy Lode

9th Race -- Lively Liz - Stevens aboard Mitchell horse, draws outside post for short finale dash, adds blinkers for speed here. A Real Knockout - Draws good post, Blanc on Matlow trainee, should get a good trip for a diploma chance in this. Value Play -- Such Gold