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

Friday, May 26, 2000 | 11:14 a.m.

Saturday's races

1st Race -- Lady Dehere - Nakatani on Cerin trainee, knocking on diploma door, early position to first turn from outside post at the route distance will tell the tale. Mikala's Starr - Hustling Pedroza lands here, draws good middle post, could get a graduation trip in this. Value Play -- Bevco

2nd Race -- Missed The Cut - Irish bred runner draws outside post at short turf dash, Solis on this one-of-two Canani-trained starters, needs the trip. Shiney Skates - The other Canani 'hidden entry' runner, Gomez gets this call, draws better post than stablemate. Value Play -- Dusty Heather

3rd Race -- Rubiana Ballerina - Draws good post for the sprint, hustling Pedroza on Morey, Jr. horse, gets the graduation trip here. Princess Hi Brite - Draws outside stall, Nakatani aboard, equipped with first-time nasal strip, could sit the trip. Value Play -- Maggie's Melody

4th Race -- My Ginger - Well placed in this spot, draws good post for the sprint, Pincay aboard, Ginger snaps victory here? Pro Bono - Nakatani aboard Abrams trainee, could sit the trip here, needs clear run though from rail post. Value Play -- Aerosmith Rocks

5th Race -- Painted Avenue - Training at Anita, hustling Espinoza on Baffert horse for Golden Eagle Farm, connections win early with babies. Window B - Also training at Anita, Delahoussaye scales Dutton runner, trainer also part owner, lasix and adds blinkers here. Value Play -- Learning At Kathy

6th Race -- Hidden Magic - British bred runner training at Anita, Solis aboard Pinfield trainee, draws good post for the mile turf outing. Solarino - Delahoussaye on Gallagher horse, right running style for the course, should make late impact. Value Play -- Shadow Creek

7th Race -- Bold Capital - 'Horse for Course' angle, loves this layout, Pedroza/Carava combo, needs clean trip from rail post. Bienfeo - Fits this heat, Bravo on Hess runner, will be making late run at leaders, honest pace aids chances. Value Play -- Hilltown

8th Race -- Kumari Continent - Well placed in this grass stakes, Eddie D. on Gonzalez horse for McCaffery & Toffan, respect connections. Lovely Cozzene - Loves the lawn, draws good post, Gomez again on Lewis trainee, makes the number. Value Play -- Hastenby

9th Race -- Morn N' Mist - Hustling Pedroza on main man Carava runner, draws good post, well placed, good spot for action. Success In Excess - Flores on Baffert horse, draws good post, training at Anita, makes the running throughout here. Value Play -- Gold Medallion