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

Tuesday, June 13, 2000 | 9:38 a.m.

Wednesday's races

1st Race -- Sea Reel - Leading rider Espinoza on Dominguez trainee, needs prompt start from outside post at the short dash opener, early stages tells the tale. Polly Graph - Draws just inside top pick in an outside box as well, Pincay aboard Abrams trainee, will be hustling away too. Value Play -- Jannetta Peers

2nd Race -- Devine Beauty - Respected connections in jockey Espinoza, trainer Baffert and owner Golden Eagle Farm, should get good trip in this. Spirit Of Kris - Draws good inner post for the route run, hustling Pedroza aboard, a graduation factor throughout. Value Play -- Elderberry

3rd Race -- Sally's Pie - Part of Van Berg-trained coupled entry with Bit Of Wheat, draws good post, Turf Paradise riding champ Rollins aboard. Monica Luxury - Draws good post for the long run down back stretch, should be forwardly placed, may be in right spot late. Value Play -- Ms Infinity Slew

4th Race -- Donna's Tour - Training at Anita, draws well for the short turf dash, Desormeaux on Cerin trainee, good spot. Star Of Windsor - Irish-bred runner draws just inside top pick, Nakatani on Van Berg trainee, another that fits well in this heat. Value Play -- Kijara

5th Race -- Triple Threat - Draws good inner post for the route run, McCarron scales Puype trainee, should be in the mix throughout. Cee Dreams - Pincay on Eurton trainee, draws good rail slot, should get the catbird trip in this. Value Play -- Sonata Style

6th Race -- Missed The Cut - Irish bred well-placed, young trainer Canani tabs Delahoussaye for this, good spot for action. Schinitzel - Another Irish bred in field, training at Anita for conditioner Jackson, hot-riding Gomez gets call, hmmmm.... Value Play -- Saboteur

7th Race -- I'm Persuaded - Draws good post with natural speed, Nakatani on Shirreffs trainee for 505 Farms, uncertain future ownership brings sense of urgency. Brigade - Draws extreme outside post for the 7-panel run, Gomez on Thoroughbred Corporation runner for trainer Hassinger, good spot. Value Play -- Determination

8th Race -- Subpoena - Training at Anita, draws good middle post, Desormeaux on Pinfield trainee, adds blinkers for this. Popular Year - Draws just outside top pick, top jock Espinoza on Domiguez trainee, respect jockey/ trainer combo here. Value Play -- Deposit Dancer