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

Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000 | 9:53 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Ooomiak - Draws good post for sprint opener, Espinoza aboard Mitchell horse, Ooomiamaidenwinner? Who Does - Draws just inside top pick, Delahoussaye on Moger, Jr. runner, Who Does may do for diploma. Value Play -- Ellenhighwater

2nd Race -- Bella Faccia - Draws good middle post for sprint distance, Pincay on Litt nag, Bella spot for Faccia graduation. Rising Royality - Training at Anita, draws good outside post, Diaz scales Abrams horse. Value Play -- Route Fifty Six

3rd Race -- Sunset Divine - Stevens on Canani entry for owners Wygod, draws good post for the distance, respect connections. Smokin' Charlotte - Solis scales Gaines horse, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post, should be square price. Value Play -- The Heebster

4th Race -- Texas Glitter - Eastern speedster training at Anita, Gryder flies in to ride for trainer Moreno, fleet footed flyer. Full Moon Madness - Stevens again on Marshall runner, draws good outside post for the short turf dash, loves the trip and course. Value Play -- Echo Eddie

5th Race -- Avie Cielo - Draws good post for the long run down backside, Puglisi on Aguirre horse, rider-trainer productive team. The Denver Dream - Solis scales Dollace runner, draws good post, gets nasal strip for second time. Value Play -- Bien Dancing

6th Race -- Gaelic Thunder - Delahoussaye aboard Stute horse for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, draws good post, good spot for action. Love Lane - Irish-bred training at Anita, Pincay scales Spawr trainee, draws good inner post for turf mile, dangerous team. Value Play -- Clonmany

7th Race -- Dreamy Meeting - Espinoza aboard Cerin horse for Golden Eagle Farm, draws good post for 7-panel outing, good spot. Pirate's Captiva - Training at Anita, Stevens on Hofmans runner, needs to work off rail post with clear trip here. Value Play -- Bountiful Table

8th Race -- Three Amigos - Espinoza on Aguirre trainee, must overcome outside post in route turf finale, takes blinkers off here. Siouxrouge - British-bred ships down from Golden Gate for this, draws good inner post, Pincay scales Lage horse. Value Play -- Moonlight Sky