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

Wednesday, June 14, 2000 | 9:57 a.m.

Thursday's races

1st Race -- Sheikh Charmer - Training at Santa Anita, draws good inner post for route opener, Pedroza on board for trainer Cerin. Inside Story - Solis scales Stute trainee, should get good trip in this heat, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Working Capital

2nd Race -- Mr. Power - Draws good middle post for the 7-panel run, bug boy Baze on Proctor trainee for Glen Hill Farm, graduation time. Apothekon - Top jock Espinoza on Marshall trainee, needs clean trip and prompt start from rail post, hot rider atop. Value Play -- Pawne Nights

3rd Race -- Sum Nice - Training at Santa Anita, Nakatani aboard Cross trainee, should get good trip in this. Timely Expression - Hustling Puglisi on Litt trainee, draws good post, certain to be in the mix. Value Play -- Rhythm 'N Blues

4th Race -- Our Lady T - Nakatani aboard Marshall trainee, draws good post for the 7-panel outing, should get the good stalking trip for this. Sulaymondo - Solis scales Moger, Jr. trainee, inside post should not bother this stretch runner, needs honest pace. Value Play -- Dazzling Diamonds

5th Race -- Bombard - Blanc rides this half of Drysdale 'hidden entry,' should like the marathon trip, fits here. Fastaghano - German-bred runner is the 'other' Drysdale entrant here, main man Desormeaux scales, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Company Approval

6th Race -- Hussle Home - Nakatani aboard Sise trainee, this combo productive in the baby races, draws good post. El Chubbo - Part of coupled Sadler-trained entry with Politiburo, bug boy Baze lands here, jockey/trainer combo having good Hollypark meet. Value Play -- Groovy Prospect

7th Race -- Al Desima - British-bred runner draws good rail post for the mile turf feature, Desormeaux takes Gallagher trainee, fits here. Burning Hope - Solid contender on turf, connections of rider Nakatani, trainer Lukas and owner Padua Stable draws respect. Value Play -- Forever Midnight

8th Race -- French Pine - Flores on Moger, Jr. trainee, draws good middle post for 7-panel finale, nightcap graduation forthcoming? R Aly - Desormeaux/ Hess combo, draws good outside post, has been knocking on diploma door, opens here? Value Play -- Turey