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

Wednesday, June 21, 2000 | 10:08 a.m.

Thursday's races

1st Race -- Stockman's Stand - Pincay scales Sise Jr. trainee, draws well for sprint opener, good spot for action. I'm From Jersey - Fits this spot, Gomez aboard Lewis trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post. Value Play -- Continental Cargo

2nd Race -- Teenager Andre - Rare Canani-trained baby starter, Solis tabbed for the ride, sharp start necessary from rail post for the short dash. Strike The Chord - Hustling Puglisi for owner and traine O'Neill here, good post, Strike the winners circle? Value Play -- He's Here

3rd Race -- Beautiful Noise - McCarron aboard McAnally trainee, long turf trip should suit style, rider a plus for trainer who has been cold at the meeting. Sweet Eternity - Brazilian bred runner training at Anita, Espinoza on Baffert trainee for the Thoroughbred Corporation, adds blinkers too. Value Play -- Lovellon

4th Race -- Mining For Fun - Baby ships across town for this, needs clean start from inner post at the dash distance, Sorenson will hustle on Dutton trainee. Mountain Falls - Also ships from training at Anita, Pincay scales here, needs quick turn-of-foot to short turn from outside post. Value Play -- Painted Cobra

5th Race -- Feminine Fury - Desormeaux aboard Dolan trainee, well spotted here, good post, should get the trip. Ionizer - Top jock Espinoza on Dominguez trainee, draws good post, another that is well placed here. Value Play -- Marvelous

6th Race -- Six Ways - French bred gal should appreciate the layout and distance, Solis scales this one of two Frankel 'hidden-entry' runners, hmmmm. Shebane - Desormeaux aboard Canani trainee, draws well, another that should relish the conditions. Value Play -- Got The Votes

7th Race -- Memoranda - Solis scales Stute trainee, needs a clean trip and prompt start from inner post for the sprint feature, respect combo. Deliciosa - Argentine bred filly draws well, Flores/Baffert team, should be a factor in this heat. Value Play -- Squall Linda

8th Race -- Master Blaster - Hustling Pedroza on Cenicola owned and trained runner, draws good post, Master may blast right into nightcap victory. Fantasy Leap - Draws good middle post in full field for the sprint, hustling bug boy Diaz on Abrams trainee, Fantasy to Leap into winners circle. Value Play -- Tuta Niche