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

Thursday, June 22, 2000 | 10:20 a.m.

Friday's races

1st Race -- I Be Casual - Top jock Espinoza scales, draws good inner post for the sprint opener, should get good trip here. Brassiness - Draws just outside top pick, hustling Pedroza on May trainee, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Hot Wire

2nd Race -- Cold Awakening - Flores on Lukas trainee for Padua Stables, draws good post, lasix, nasal strip and short trip should suit. Top Order - Draws just outside top pick, Espinoza aboard Drysdale trainee, Top Jock on Top Order makes Top finisher? Value Play -- Lady Warship

3rd Race -- Lady Dehere - Training at Anita, draws well enough for this, trainer Cerin tabs bug boy Cedeno for weight break. Our Sharon Stone - Espinoza on Perdomo trainee, lasix on and blinkers off for this, if she runs like namesake looks its over!!! Value Play -- Chaster

4th Race -- Go Falon - Blanc scales Eurton trainee, draws good inner post for the short turf dash, finishes well at this trip. Hard Hearted - Mitchell trainee attracts top jock Espinoza here, must be prompt from post draw, connections make a factor. Value Play -- Candi's Princess

5th Race -- Power Of Elprado - Draws good post, well placed, this one has the Power of Flores and Baffert team. Confess - Espinoza on Greely-trained and Greely-owned runner, draws just inside top pick, should be in the mix here. Value Play -- Natural Style

6th Race -- Sunny Forecast - Draws good rail post for the route turf outing, Delahoussaye stays the night for this, should get a typical Eddie D. ride. Kid Rocks - Jock Rocks at the meet, needs a trip from starting position, good spot for action. Value Play -- Impala

7th Race -- Spacelink - Connections of rider McCarron, trainer Gonzalez and owners McCaffery & Toffan, well spotted for Friday night feature. I'm Persuaded - Should be part of the mix throughout, Gomez scales for trainer Shirreffs, could be swan song run for horse/trainer combo. Value Play -- Spicy Stuff

8th Race -- Wow Man - Nightcap sees Flores/Baffert/Pegram team, draws well for the sprint finale, could be Miller---ah---Coors time with Big Mac here. Brite Reality - Espinoza scales for old Northern California client Moger, Jr., good spot to graduate from, respect human connections. Value Play -- Salty Treasure