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

Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000 | 9:15 a.m.

1st Race -- Isn't It Fun - Espinoza on Shirreffs horse for the Thoroughbred Corporation, draws good post, Isn't It Fun to win. Classic Lady - Nakatani scales for father-in-law trainer Dollace, draws just inside top pick, respect connections. Value Play -- Illusive Diamond

2nd Race -- Sunsup - Solis on Northern California-based Moger, Jr. entry, draws good outside post, should get a good trip to graduate. White Satin - Draws innner post, Nakatani on Mitchell runner, decent chance to grab diploma here. Value Play -- Our Colors

3rd Race -- Numerous Ambition - McCarron aboard Ellis horse for owner B. Wayne Hughes, draws good post and spot here, Ambition is Numerous one. Sixshooter - Flores rides Baffert runner, needs prompt start and clear trip from inner post at sprint distance, team shoots many bullets. Value Play -- Melodius Melody

4th Race -- It's All Talent - Gomez on Hess trainee, draws good middle post for the route run, has enough Talent to win. Anstar - British-bred training at Anita, draws good rail post, Pincay on Spawr horse, jockey-trainer combo dangerous duo. Value Play -- Desert Surge

5th Race -- King La Boo - This Spawr entrant gets Solis aboard, needs a good trip from post six at the turf mile distance, good spot for action. Stregone - Irish-bred runner draws good post, McCarron takes Truman horse, should get a trip to win from if good enough. Value Play -- Top Secret Affair

6th Race -- Mimi's Tizzy - Ships down from Northern California, Delahoussaye tabbed by trainer Spacht here, good spot for actions. Susie B. Good - Training at Anita, Nakatani aboard Shulman trainee, needs a good clean trip from rail post at this sprint distance. Value Play -- Tizzified

7th Race -- Nena Maka - British-bred runner training at Anita, Delahoussaye takes Cassidy horse, draws good post for route turf feature. Velvet Morning - Espinoza on Frankel runner for Juddmonte Farms, showed some promise earlier in career, getting long on the tooth. Value Play -- Gamblingisavirtue

8th Race -- Hold The Prize - Draws good post for the route nightcap, hustling Espinoza on Hess horse, should Hold The Prize in finale. Inwood - Flores aboard Van Berg horse, draws good rail post, should get a good trip and make late impact here. Value Play -- Torry