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

Friday, July 14, 2000 | 10:10 a.m.

1st Race -- Visual Energy - Pedroza scales Hendricks trainee, draws good middle post in full 7-panel opener, should get the trip here. Bien Dancing - Bred to win early, Gomez aboard Moger, Jr. trainee, good spot to break maiden. Value Play -- Sharp Boi

2nd Race -- Power Game - Another with good post draw, Pedroza for main man Carava, could be a 'Martin' daily double. Moe Mentum - Flores aboard Hines trainee, adds first time nasal strip to lasix here, needs clean trip from inner post at the 7 panels. Value Play -- Snowdoubtaboutit

3rd Race -- Blairaceto - Draws well for third 7-panel race on the card, Pedroza again for Garcia trainee, should be a factor throughout. Pawne Nights - Hard-riding Rollins on Van Berg trainee, draws just outside top pick, should get a good trip. Value Play -- Adminniestrator

4th Race -- Gentle Giant - McCarron scales Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, draws good inside post for the mile turf outing, respect connections. Colonial Warrior - Gomez on Canani trainee for Golden Eagle Farms, draws just outside top pick, like top pick -- respect connections. Value Play -- Tioga

5th Race -- Outstanding Hero - Blocked while runner-up in last, draws outside post here, Espinoza takes over, ready. Brigade - Draws just inside top pick, Flores on Hassinger trainee for the Thoroughbred Corporation, should be stalking top pick's moves. Value Play -- Haflinger

6th Race -- Fort Lauderdale - Flores aboard Baffert trainee, draws good post for the short dash, graduation forthcoming. Sonata Cosmos - Another McCarron/ Gonzalez/McCaffery & Toffan combo, draws inside post which means prompt start necessary, the team again. Value Play -- Magical Masquerade

7th Race -- Serena - Irish-bred runner fits well here, Solis scales this one of two in Frankel-trained 'hidden entry', good spot for action. Got The Votes - Gomez climbs aboard Gaines trainee, another who should appreciate layout, could be elected winner here. Value Play -- Diamoona

8th Race -- Patience Game - Promising colt is sitting on a good one, Flores on Hassinger trainee for the Thoroughbred Corporation, Patience could be a virtue. Sultry Substitute - Draws good inner post here, Gomez aboard young Canani trainee, should get a golden trip in this. Value Play -- Crows

9th Race -- Donna's Tour - Draws good rail post in full field turf route nightcap, top jock Espinoza on Cerin trainee, 'Gold Cup deja vu'? Coastal Fog - Flores on Canani trainee, well spotted in this, needs a clean trip in overflow field, may come from out of the fog here. Value Play -- Belgium Girl