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

Sunday, June 17, 2001 | 10:28 a.m.

Sunday's card

1st Race -- Motto - Part of Moss-owned coupled entry with Anzari, Espinoza/ Mandella here, Delahoussaye/Shirreffs there, double theat in turf opener. Quake - Top jock Solis atop the "other" Mandella trainee, draws outside post here, solid chance for Mandella quinella. Value Play -- Special Ring

2nd Race -- Champagne Til Dawn - Flores scales Moger, Jr., trainee, draws good outside post for the sprint distance, well spotted. Count Of The Knight - Training at Anita, Berrio astride Abrams trainee, good spot for some action. Value Play -- Nikawa

3rd Race -- Roberto's Show - Solis stays with Sise trainee, draws better slot than last, big chance at square price to win freshmen class stakes. Stage Player - Part of Dutton-trained coupled entry with Bid N Ask, McCarron here, Delahoussaye there, Bid N Ask also adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Rumbling Sound

4th Race -- Dena's Diamond - Draws good rail post for the route outing, Solis aboard Dominguez trainee, filly set for a good trip in this. Sabulous - McCarron takes Sadler trainee here, well spotted in this heat, but, must overcome outside post. Value Play -- Shahla

5th Race -- Catz - Irish-bred draws good post in full field for turf route, Delahoussaye returns on this one-of-two Gallaher-trained "hidden entry" here, makes late impact. Al Desima - British-bred runner is the "other" Gallagher trainee, lands McCarron here, could trip out in this spot. Value Play -- Fonage

6th Race -- Miss Skagit State - Baze atop Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, draws good box for the sprint Cal-bred maiden outing, connections always contenders. Lady Evergreen - Draws alongside top pick, Solis takes Sise trainee, jockey and trainer are having big meet in Inglewood. Value Play -- Brooklyn Road

7th Race -- Sarigor - Irish-bred runner draws good post for full field going turf dash, Enriquez aboard West trainee, jockey-trainer combo dangerous pair. Diamant - Argentine-bred draws inner post, Nakatani atop McAnally trainee, could have solid kick if finds room after saving ground early. Value Play -- Indiahoma

8th Race -- Early Flyer - McCarron rerides McAnally trainee for VHW Stables, once considered for Kentucky Derby run, solid contender in this Grade III stakes. Bayou The Moon - Solis on Mandella trainee for owners Alred & Hubbard, improving sophomore fits this group, could take another step forward here. Value Play -- Until Sundown

9th Race -- Storm The Party - Pincay aboard Glatt trainee, draws outside post for nightcap maiden-claiming sprint, sans blinkers for this outing. Call Me Again - Hustling Espinoza scales Shirreffs trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post, beware. Value Play -- Re Echo