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

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000 | 9:18 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- Absolute Dream - Draws good rail post for the route opener, Pincay scales Hendricks trainee, should get good trip from the wood. Apricot - Training at Anita, hustling Espinoza abard Cerin trainee, been knocking on diploma door, might open here. Value Play -- Samaria

2nd Race -- Dream Counter - Espinoza aboard Mitchell trainee, must overcome outside post at short turf dash distance, Dream may count. Westwood Ho - Draws just inside top pick, Desormeaux on Drysdale trainee, needs a trip just like top pick. Value Play -- Vaquero

3rd Race -- Note Of Integrity - Desormeaux/Hess team, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post at the 7 panels, good spot. Northern Arrow - Training at Anita, draws good post here, Delahoussaye on Duncan trainee. Value Play -- Valuebull

4th Race -- Fin Lady - Draws outside post for this sprint, Gomez aboard Hess trainee, should get good stalking trip from this slot. Analyst - Draws extreme outside post, hustling Puglisi on Aguirre trainee, good spot for action. Value Play -- Caties Delight

5th Race -- Velvet Morning - One of two Frankel-trained 'hidden entry' here, good post for the turf route, lands likely spot. Smooth As Silk - Draws good rail spot, hustling Espinoza on this Frankel trainee, should get a catbird trip. Value Play -- Shebane

6th Race -- Rain Minister - Training at Anita, Pincay aboard this one of two Spawr trainees in race, good post and spot here. Foxy Sneakers - The 'other' Spawr trainee here, hustling Pedroza up, should be close at hand if top one falters. Value Play -- Confess

7th Race -- Southern House - Irish-bred runner training at Anita, draws good post for the mile turf feature, McCarron on Sahadi trainee. Coracle - Desormeaux lands Frankel trainee here, well placed in this spot, respect connections. Value Play -- Spicy Girl

8th Race -- Reptar - Training at Anita, Solis scales Carava trainee for claiming nightcap, should be forwardly placed in full field for 7-panels. Happy Go Lucky - Another training across town, draws just inside top pick, Berrio/ Avila team always dangerous. Value Play -- Crowned Kris