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

Tuesday, June 19, 2001 | 10:36 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- Altamont Pass -- Part of Dutton-trained coupled entry with Earth Pleasure, Sorenson here, Atkinson there, inside posts for Dutton duo. Right Angle -- Training at Anita, hustling Pedroza on Carava trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, stable sends them out to win early. Value Play -- Northern Request

2nd Race -- Nine East -- Hustling Puglisi atop Cassidy trainee, draws good post for sprint outing, good spot for action. La Luz Del Sol -- Draws outside post here, Baze aboard Nelson trainee, La Luz Del winner in this? Value Play -- Rhythm 'N Blues

3rd Race -- Courageous Brandon -- Draws good box for route outing, Flores sits Lewis trainee, well spotted for good team. Chin Gone -- Draws just inside top pick, Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, jockey-trainer team always dangerous. Value Play -- Golden Decree

4th Race -- Del Mar Flag -- Training at Anita, Baze takes this Baffert trainee for owners Friendly, connections are right here. Really A Lush -- Espinoza atop Mitchell trainee, needs prompt start and clear trip from inner post, fits this claiming heat. Value Play -- Suspicious Girl

5th Race -- Lady Cadet -- Nakatani takes this Cerin trainee, tough mare at this trip, draws good post for the short turf dash. Best Laid Plans -- Draws alongside top pick, Valdivia astride Hansen trainee, has chance for winning trip. Value Play -- Hide The Silver

6th Race -- Stablizer -- Nakatani aboard Hess trainee, well spotted in this claimer, needs to overcome post draw though. Moonrise -- Training at Anita, Pincay scales Bell II trainee, should get a good trip here. Value Play -- As We Knowit

7th Race -- Naughty Nacho -- Baze aboard Baffert trainee, speedy gelding draws good middle post in 7-panel feature, a factor all the way. Hushed Victory -- Trainer McAnally tabs Pincay for owner Sid & Jenny Craig, needs clear trip from inner post, Victory could be loud here. Value Play -- Flags At Dawn

8th Race -- Rockville Centre -- Draws good post in full field of maiden-claimers for nightcap sprint, Flores aboard Lewis trainee, tandem dangerous. Gritty Madam -- Hustling Espinoza atop Sadler trainee, also draws well, good as any in wide open diploma run. Value Play -- Skyler's Girl

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