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

Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000 | 10:20 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- Danceswiththewind - Hustling Pedroza aboard Robertson trainee, draws outside post for the sprint opener, lasix and nasal strip. Brimfield Bound - Pincay coaxed a big run in last, horse has habbit of hanging, but, Laffit could make the difference as he stays aboard. Value Play -- I'monfireforyou

2nd Race -- Gin Running - Training at Santa Anita, Stevens scales Mandella trainee, draws good rail post for the route run, good spot to graduate. Angel Song - Solis on McAnally trainee, must overcome outside post, Angel could sing victory Song for diploma. Value Play -- Our Sharon Stone

3rd Race --Big Shot - Gomez on Hess trainee, draws good outside post for the sprint, been lingering in maiden ranks, about time here. Mr. Nifty - Training at Anita, Pedroza on Monteleone trainee, draws good middle post, adds blinkers here. Value Play -- Sunsup

4th Race -- Brilliance - Stevens aboard Lukas trainee for Padua Stable, draws well, lawn likely surface preference, adds blinkers for this. Neotorque - Draws just outside top pick, Desormeaux aboard Garcia trainee, likes route and turf, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Distant Moon

5th Race -- Ninebanks - McCarron scales Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, draws good inner post for the route run, respect connections. Ceesharp - Delahoussaye on Robbins trainee, draws good rail post, should sit the trip in here, should make late impact. Value Play -- Anibal

6th Race -- Tzigane - Draws good inside post in full field of turf sprint runners, Espinoza on Dupuis trainee, dangerous with trip. Diamant - Argentine-bred draws good middle post, Solis on McAnally trainee, fits here, should make presence felt. Value Play -- Ar Jay

7th Race -- Hero's Welcome - Draws good outside post for 7-furlong feature, Delahoussaye aboard Hendricks trainee, horse of promise. Malabar Gold - Training at Santa Anita, draws inner post, Stevens aboard Ellis trainee, needs a clean trip from inside box. Value Play -- Ceeband

8th Race -- Champ's Jewel - Trainer Dutton also co-owner with wife here, tabs Solis to ride, needs a trip from inner post draw, good spot for diploma action. Lone Splendor - Espinoza on McAnally trainee, draws good middle post, a graduation factor throughout. Value Play -- Con Spirito