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

Thursday, May 4, 2000 | 10:09 a.m.

Friday's races

1st Race -- Sonata Style - Gomez on Hendricks trainee, fits this spot, should get good trip. Virtual - draws good post, Pincay aboard Jory trainee, another that could trip out. Value Play -- Elderberry

2nd Race -- Da Hot Affair - Well spotted in this, Pincay aboard Mitchell trainee, a factor throughout. From Rail To Jail - Draws rail for the route trip, potent Berrio/Avila team, maybe from rail to winners circle. Value Play -- Blond Del

3rd Race -- Devon Deputy - Pincay scales Frankel trainee, another one of those Juddmonte Farms grass runners. Yaralino - British bred runner fits this green, Gomez aboard Dollace trainee, should enjoy the trip. Value Play -- Quiet One

4th Race -- Gold Fevers Gift - Dominguez trainee gets hustling Espinoza for debut, needs prompt start from post in bulky field. Heads West - Training at Anita, draws two stalls inside top pick, hustling Pedroza on Lukas baby. Value Play -- Squirtle Squirt

5th Race -- De Witt - Ramsammy scales Baffert trainee, fits this spot, draws well, a factor here. Odbe Surprized - Black aboard Aguirre trainee, lasix and nasal strip here, should be late factor. Value Play -- Awesome Daze

6th Race -- Sky Jack - Draws well for the sprint outing, Pincay aboard O'Neill trainee, adds blinkers for this. Starship - Draws three stalls inside top pick, Garcia aboard Abrams trainee, lasix and nasal strip. Value Play -- McCordnskuba

7th Race -- Dusty Heather - Like this course and trip, draws good post, Delahoussaye aboard Dolan trainee, adds blinkers for this. Her Reality - Training at Anita, Garcia takes the call, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post. Value Play -- Pert Laura

8th Race -- Classic Tizzy - Pincay scales Sise trainee, draws inner post, needs clean trip to graduate here. Sales Meeting - Team of hustling newcomer bug boy Baze and trainer Sadler hot right now, needs prompt start from rail post. Value Play -- Cercle