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

Thursday, June 1, 2000 | 9:21 a.m.

Friday's races

1st Race -- Sheckles - Part of coupled Aguirre-trained entry with Sybil's Prospect, draws good post for the dash, adds blinkers for this. Richard's Love - Draws just two stalls out from top pick, Flores on Van Berg trainee, should be in the mix here. Value Play -- Nites Delight

2nd Race -- Camargo - Irish-bred runner draws middle post in short field for route turf outing, Solis aboard Frankel trainee, should get the golden trip. Sharp Eyes - Training at Santa Anita, Gomez aboard Hassinger trainee for Thoroughbred Corporation, adds nasal strip here. Value Play -- Saboteur

3rd Race -- Sustained Success - Hustling Espinoza scales Dominguez trainee, draws good post, graduation in sites. Slews Shootinmiss - Draws just inside top pick, hustling bug boy Baze on Stute trainee, should be in the mix throughout. Value Play -- Miss Tri Xacta

4th Race -- Martel - Pincay aboard Gallagher trainee, draws inside post for the short turf dash, needs prompt start for best chance. Mr. Wonderful - Training at Anita, Nakatani on Baffert trainee for owner Friendly, should get the trip here. Value Play -- Ally

5th Race -- Radix Alis - Been knocking on the diploma door, should go right for the lead again, Berrio atop Cho trainee. Champagne Til Dawn - Draws inner post here, Flores on Baffert trainee, needs good clean trip from inside start. Value Play -- Mint Royale

6th Race -- Generations - Draws good middle post for the mile turf outing, Desormeaux scales Lukas trainee for owner Padua Stables, respect connections. Rainbow Style - Irish bred training at Anita, draws just outside top pick, Blanc scales Machowsky trainee. Value Play -- Long Term Investor

7th Race -- Soaring Music - Desormeaux aboard Hess trainee, draws good inside post for the route feature, should get catbird trip. Southernly Wind - Nakatani on Hassinger trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, lasix and nasal strip, must overcome outside post here. Value Play -- Devine Wind

8th Race -- Jag G - Hustling Espinoza aboard Frankel trainee, needs prompt start and clear trip from rail post at the sprint distance in nightcap. Salty Treasure - Draws just three stalls out from top pick, Garcia on Cerin trainee, might get the trip to graduate from in this. Value Play -- Brassiness