Selections for Thursday’s races at Hollywood Park

Wednesday, May 17, 2000 | 11:29 a.m.

Thursday's races

1st Race -- Lady Dehere - Well-spotted here, Desormeaux on Cerin trainee, should fall into good position from outer post. Sepia - Draws outside post for the route opener, hustling bug boy Baze on McAnally trainee, should be contender. Value Play -- Video Voo Doo

2nd Race -- Sunley Seeker - Likes Hollypark, should be able to drop back and save ground early from outside post, Berrio/Avila team. Jadite Scepter - Should make the running from outter post, hustling Espinoza aboard, might be elusive target here. Value Play -- Dynatrol

3rd Race -- Sieze Her - Draws well for baby dash, hustling Espinoza on Dominguez trainee, respect connections. Western Starlet - Draws just outside top pick, training at Anita, Eddie D. tabbed on Dutton trainee. Value Play -- Prospective Angel

4th Race -- Waimea Bay - Nakatani aboard Gallagher trainee, draws good post for the route run, sitting on maiden-breaker. Slew The Groom - Draws good inner post, hustling bug boy Baze here, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Dyouknowwhatimean

5th Race -- Ionizer - Solis aboard Dominguez trainee, draws good post for the turf dash, lasix and nasal strip on. Passion Flower - British bred training at Anita, Garcia on Vienna trainee, needs clear trip from rail post. Value Play -- Harvest Girl

6th Race -- Mymoonshiner - Fits this spot well, draws good outer post, Pincay /Spawr combo, good spot for action. Gracious Lover - Part of coupled entry with Rosary, hustling Espinoza on another Dominguez trainee on the day, entrymate gives support. Value Play -- Sleeping Around

7th Race -- Sixshooter - Draws outside post in the sprint feature, Nakatani aboard Baffert trainee, a factor throughout. Cobrina - McCarron scales Puype trainee, should make the running from rail post, could provide a handful here. Value Play -- Mean Imogene

8th Race -- Sparquita - Espinoza on Jones trainee, draws good post for nightcap, good spot to graduate. Sioux River - Adds blinkers for this outing, hustling bug boy Diaz on O'Neill trainee, needs swift start and clean trip for diploma. Value Play -- Gold N Sassy