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

Friday, June 9, 2000 | 9:20 a.m.

Saturday's races

1st Race -- Sands Aglow -Irish bred training at Anita, draws good post, Enriquez on Pinfield trainee, first-time nasal strip. Mantilla - Another training across town, new bug boy Cedeno tabbed by trainer Palma here, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Beautiful City

2nd Race -- Musical Sweep - Fits this group well, Garcia aboard Abrams trainee, draws good post too. Able Easy - Hustling Espinoza takes call from obscure trainer Ruiz here, trainer part-owner as well, needs clear sailing from inner post. Value Play -- Princely Price

3rd Race -- Kalapaki Kid - Eddie D. scales McAnally trainee, draws good post for the 7-panel outing, Kid graduates here? Count Your Cards - Hustling bug boy Baze aboard Sadler trainee, draws well, first-time nasal strip, jockey/ trainer combo productive. Value Play -- Large Deposit

4th Race -- Elegant Ridge - Irish-bred runner draws good rail post for the route turf outing, Espinoza on Drysdale trainee, well placed here. Our Fair Lady - Runs well on green, Jauregui takes over on Bray trainee, should get good trip in this. Value Play -- Got The Votes

5th Race -- Olympic Charmer - Eddie D. takes over on McAnally trainee, should be part of the running throughout, may keep on going for trainer's wife. Hookedonthefeelin - Espinoza aboard Baffert horse for owner Pegram, filly is quick from the blocks, respect connections. Value Play -- Seth's Choice

6th Race -- Starmaniac - Draws well in full field going the mile on turf here, Espinoza tabbed by trainer Frankel, blinkers off for this. Miramar - French bred draws two stalls out from top pick, bug boy Baze on Dollace trainee here, should manage a good trip in this. Value Play -- Zippersup

7th Race -- Lazar - Gomez scales Mitchell trainee, draws good post for the short dash sprint, a factor throughout in this. Honesty Pays - Draws just inside top pick, bug boy Baze again on Sadler trainee, connections are productive, blinkers off. Value Play -- Higher Image

8th Race -- Heritage Hall - French-bred invader gets Delahoussaye for trainer Gallagher, draws well, should get the catbird trip here. Sliver Axe - Gomez again on Cerin trainee for Stronach Stables, colt of promise on lawn, must overcome outside post. Value Play -- Grey Memo

9th Race -- Evening Meeting - Draws good post for the nightcap dash, connections of jockey Espinoza, trainer Baffert and owner Golden Eagle Farm respected. Excess Best - Training at Anita, bred to win early, Eddie D. stays to ride for trainer Dutton, all signals of action. Value Play -- Memo To Lange