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

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000 | 10:07 a.m.

Thursday's card

1st Race -- Aussie Girl - Training at Anita, draws good post for the route opener, Pedroza on Gaines horse. Tasket Basket - Draws just outside top pick, Gomez aboard Hess horse, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Maui's Magic

2nd Race -- Frantic Frances - Draws good inside post for the route run, training at Anita, Delahoussaye scales Monteleone entry. Hot To Trot - Blanc astride Olivares horse, should be well-placed in this short field, might be Hot to Trot. Value Play -- Chaster

3rd Race -- Dynamous - Espinoza rides Frankel charge, draws well for turf mile, connections suggest Dynamous might be dynomite. Ramona Girl - Draws good inside post here, training at Anita, McCarron aboard Cecil horse, rider in the green. Value Play -- Miss Alyetta

4th Race -- Nurdlinger - Baze on Sadler trainee, fits well in this heat, should be rolling at the end. Halfaleagueonward - Draws rail post for the route, training at Anita, Pedroza on this one-of-two Carava 'hidden entry' trainees. Value Play -- Disguys Dalimit

5th Race -- Connie's Spirit - Espinoza scales Bray horse for Mrs. Paulson here, draws good post for the turf mile, bred to love the lawn. Little Hottie - Nakatani on Gallagher entry for owner Burt Bacharach, draws good rail post, should get the trip here. Value Play -- Rodeo Springs

6th Race -- Happy Go Lucky - Training at Anita, needs clean trip from inner post at the 7-panels, Berrio/Avila productive team. Princely Price - Enriqeuz aboard Hines horse, draws well for the distance, lasix and nasal strip here. Value Play -- Sam's Place

7th Race -- Affirmed Miss - McCarron aboard Hendricks horse, needs a trip from inner post for short turf feature dash, respect connections. Dusty Heather - Likes this course and trip, Desormeaux scales Dolan horse, have to hustle from outside post. Value Play -- Automated

8th Race -- Fleet Year - Flores aboard Cerin charge for Golden Eagle Farm, draws good post, connections productive at these conditions. Big Shot - Been knocking on diploma door, Gomez astride Hess horse, has Big Shot for cap and gown in nightcap. Value Play -- Glow Of Gold