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

Thursday, July 20, 2000 | 9:54 a.m.

Friday's races

1st Race -- Mayan Queen - Draws good post, Pincay on Hess trainee, good spot for action in night's opener. Flaming Cloud - Gomez on Duncan trainee, ships over from Anita, good post and nasal strip here. Value Play -- Shesontheroadagain

2nd Race -- Anstar - British-bred runner draws good rail post for the route turf outing, Solis aboard Jory trainee, should get the trip here. Adminniestrator - Draws just outside top pick, top jock Espinoza on Abrams trainee, should get a good trip from inner post too. Value Play -- Color Me Matt C.

3rd Race -- Irish Kate - Training at Anita, Gomez aboard Becerra trainee, draws extreme outside post for the sprint, should get good trip from there. La Luz Del Sol - Draws inner post, triple bug boy aboard for trainer Moreno, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Raging Liar

4th Race -- I Wonder Why - Solis on McAnally trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post in full field at turf dash distance, trips out for the win. Espartero - Irish-bred runner draws good post, Flores scales Vienna trainee, good spot for action. Value Play -- Classy Sheikh

5th Race -- Kelleric - Draws good post for the route run, Enriquez on Hines trainee, competitive at this level, good spot. San Diego Pete - Pedroza rides for main man trainer Carava here, draws just outside top pick, a factor throughout. Value Play -- First Time Skier

6th Race -- Satin Cat - Well-bred runner hails from Drysdale barn for Thoroughbred Corporation with Desormeaux aboard, do we have to say anymore? Ashaninka - Flores scales Frankel trainee, draws just inside top pick, should get a trip as well, respect connections too. Value Play -- Casa's Kids

7th Race -- Corwyn Belle - Desormeaux aboard Hess trainee, fit this spot well, draws inner post, clean break could produce winning trip here. Clear Skies - Draws just inside top pick, Blanc on Gaines trainee, adds blinkers and nasal strip for this. Value Play -- Mexican Connection

8th Race -- Always Game - Scratched out earlier for this spot, training well, Solis aboard Dutton trainee, all systems go. Bodyguard - British-bred runner draws extreme outside post in turf dash, Desormeaux/Drysdale team, needs a trip to win from there. Value Play -- Dream Counter

9th Race -- Social Trends - Flores on Cerin trainee for Golden Eagle Farms, draws good post, trend could be for nightcap cap and gown. Gaelic Hope - Draws good post as well, hustling rider Rollins on Sadler trainee, nasal strip diploma Hope here. Value Play -- Ivory Inlay