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

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001 | 10:21 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- Fancy Begining -- Delahoussaye atop Peterson trainee, draws good spot for route opener, adds blinkers for this. Goldminers Gal -- McCarron astride Knight trainee for owner Asmussen, must overcome outside post, connections right for maiden-claimer. Value Play -- Alystone Lane

2nd Race -- Bemsha Swing -- Draws good post for sprint claimer, Desormeaux again on Baltas trainee, been knocking on the door. Corwyn Belle -- Baze aboard Mathis trainee, has speed enough to use inner post to advantage, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Royal For Sure

3rd Race -- Maud -- Desormeaux aboard Bray trainee, draws good box for sprint maiden outing, respect connections. Seeking The Jewel -- Flores scales Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, draws good post, another tandem to respect. Value Play -- Cashmina

4th Race -- Eolo -- Irish-bred draws good spot in turf mile, Solis scales Hess trainee, good combo in wide open heat. Fleeting Idea -- Training at Santa Anita, draws alongside top pick, McCarron on Dominguez trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, hmmm... Value Play -- Tricky Travis

5th Race -- Without Doubt -- Irish-bred draws good post for route outing, hustling Pedroza on Spawr trainee, good spot for action. Movings Gold -- Draws good rail post, Solis atop Headley trainee, productive jockey-trainer combo. Value Play -- Long Point

6th Race -- Academy Spy -- Draws good rail post for turf mile, McCarron on Sahadi trainee, should get a catbird trip in this. Prairie Predator -- Smith scales Bray trainee, draws good box for the route, another candidate for Pedator trip. Value Play -- Manonthemove

7th Race -- Very Caerleon -- Irish-bred draws good spot here, Delahoussaye atop Lynch trainee, stretch--runner gets right pilot for style. Donato's Run -- Draws good outside post for sprint feature, hustling Espinoza returns on Hofmans trainee, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Misanello

8th Race -- Pretty As Ashley -- Flores takes this Cerin trainee, draws good post for starter allowance finale, Ashley looks As Pretty as can be in winners circle. Babbler -- Draws good outside post for this, Smith on O'Neill trainee, should be able to sit in good stalking position here. Value Play -- Rachell Lynn