Ralph Siraco’s selections for Saturday’s races at Hollywood Park
Friday, Dec. 8, 2000 | 10:33 a.m.
Saturday's card
1st Race -- Meteor Game - Training at Anita, draws tricky rail spot for 7-panel opener, Solis on Dutton horse, has been knocking on diploma door. Flying - Draws just outside top pick, bug boy Baze on Gaines entrant for Harris Farms, Inc., another that needs clear sailing on inside. Value Play -- Ace's Valentine
2nd Race -- Pro Bono - Solis scales Velasquez horse, draws good post, likes the trip, adds blinkers for this. Santano - Delahoussaye on Marshall charge, draws inside post for the short turf dash, should get a good trip there. Value Play -- Retro Fever
3rd Race -- New Program - Training at Anita, McCarron aboard Sahadi-trained youngster, draws good post to attempt graduation. Fun And Sun - Draws just outside top pick, Stevens atop Mandella horse for the Thoroughbred Corporation, good spot, good connections. Value Play -- De Coax
4th Race -- Brunswick Time - Espinoza on Baffert charge, draws good middle post for the sprint distance, tough team in these conditions. Mia Victoria - Draws outside post for the sprint distance, Stevens scales Mitchell runner, should get nifty trip here. Value Play -- Caties Delight
5th Race -- I Wonder Why - Puglisi aboard Canani horse, draws good inner post for the turf dash, needs only a good trip to be tough here. Prince Foley - British-bred runner training at Anita, competitive at this trip, bug boy Baze to help, good spot. Value Play -- Sam's
6th Race -- Summertime Fun - Gomez scales this Matlow runner, draws good post for the sprint distance, good spot for diploma action. La Jolla Shores - Nakatani scheduled to ride Dollace trainee, draws just outside top pick, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Blue Springs
7th Race -- Flaming West - Nakatani on Frankel horse for Juddmonte Farms, loves this trip and track, team could be tough here. Very Caerleon - Irish-bred needs honest pace for running style, Eddie D. on Lynch charge, jockey the best in business to time late run. Value Play -- Rapidough
8th Race -- Janet - British-bred gal training at Anita, Puglisi again on Vienna horse, draws the rail spot, should make last run to win. Smooth Player - Draws just outside top pick in two hole, Delahoussaye on Hendricks runner for owners Wygod, could get best trip here. Value Play -- Beautiful Noise
9th Race -- Toastie's Crown - Nakatani deputized for suspended Pincay on Spawr entry, draws good post for nightcap sprint, good spot for action. Memoree - Espinoza on Sadler horse, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Ralsy
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