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

Wednesday, July 12, 2000 | 9:30 a.m.

Thursday's races

1st Race -- Glacier Gold - Draws good outside post for the long-sprint opener, Valdivia aboard Shulman trainee, nasal strip again. Grab The Lady - Inner post here, Pincay/Spawr team, adds blinkers for this trip, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Diditmyway

2nd Race -- Confess - Espinoza aboard Greely-owned and Greely-trained runner, should be in the mix throughout, needs clean trip from inner post. Worthy Deed - Flores scales Baffert trainee for owners Bob and Beverly Lewis, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post, respect connections. Value Play -- Sure Man

3rd Race -- Theaterfest - Nakatani on Mandella trainee for this turf journey, should go well at this trip and course, nasal strip on. Canaletto - British bred runner should like the layout, trainer Mitchell secures services of top jock Espinoza, well spotted. Value Play -- Inwood

4th Race -- Sybil's Prospect - Productive combo of jockey Puglisi and trainer Aguirre, needs sharp start and clean trip from rail post sprinting, fits this heat. Bit Of Wheat - Draws just outside top pick, hustling Pedroza on Van Berg trainee, good spot for action. Value Play -- Jeremy's Treasure

5th Race -- Viavento - Ellis trainee attracts McCarron for this short turf dash, drawn well, should be part of the mix throughout, respect connections. Explicit - Part of coupled Jory-trained entry with Win Edwin, top jock Espinoza lands here, good post for the dash. Value Play -- Acts Like A Winner

6th Race -- Bienfeo - Espinoza aboard Hess trainee, hard knocker well placed, needs clean trip from rail post at the sprint distance here. Bold Capital - Certainly likes this track, draws outside post, hustling Pedroza on Mullins trainee, beware. Value Play -- Chikalis

7th Race -- Elegant Ridge - Irish bred runner draws well, Espinoza on Drysdale trainee for Team Valor here, respect potent team here. Sharp Eyes - Gomez scales Hassinger trainee for the Thoroughbred Corporation, draws just inside top pick, another with promise. Value Play -- Hello Soso

8th Race -- Sieze Her - Hails from productive baby barn, top jock Espinoza again for trainer Dominguez, take the team here. Memo To Lange - Bred to win early, hustling bug boy Baze on Hendricks trainee, Memo To winners circle? Value Play -- Because Of You