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

Thursday, April 26, 2001 | 9:38 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Authentic - Draws good box for long sprint opener, Baze aboard one of two Dollace-trained 'hidden entries' here, diploma try might be Authentic. Courageous Brandon - Flores on Lewis trainee, draws good post as well, a factor for graduation throughout. Value Play -- Winston Chi

2nd Race -- Nurdlinger - Draws good rail post for route outing, Baze atop Sadler trainee, well placed and connections are right. First Journey - Pincay aboard Hess trainee, draws outside post in small field, makes late impact. Value Play -- Dig For It

3rd Race -- Jeweled Slew - Trainer Dutton tabs Gomez to ride lady Dutton-owned youngster, draws good box for short dash, trainer good with babies. Who Loves Aleyna - Hustling Pedroza on Croix trainee, prompt start neccessary in here, rider good with young runners. Value Play -- Key To The Loot

4th Race -- It's All Talent - Draws good inner post in full field going two-turns, Pincay aboard Aguirre trainee, trip the key to winners circle. Musical Spirit - Training at Anita, draws good box, hustling Pedroza on main man Carava trainee. Value Play -- Brown's Champion

5th Race -- Live Your Dreams - Stevens scales Drysdale trainee for owner Maktoum Al Maktoum, draws good inner post, respect connections. Beefeater Baby - Solis atop Frankel trainee, well spotted here, must overcome outside post in turf route outing. Value Play -- Miss Alyetta

6th Race -- Hellespont - Draws good post, Baze aboard Sadler trainee, dangerous team, lasix and nasal strip. Our Main Man - Pincay atop Hofmans trainee, draws extreme outside post for sprint distance, should get good stalking position. Value Play -- Nsynctoo

7th Race -- Shirley Booth - Solis aboard Mandella trainee, draws good inner post turf dash, pick in tough feature. Housekeeper - Irish-bred draws outside post for short green run, Stevens scales Hess trainee, good spot for action. Value Play -- Dusty Heather

8th Race -- Crusader's Song - Baze aboard Baffert trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, draws difficult post for route maiden-claimer, respect connections though. Ringsoflight - Husling Pedroza on Glatt trainee, draws good box for full field, should get good trip for diploma here. Value Play -- Sharp Date