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

Wednesday, May 2, 2001 | 10:47 a.m.

Thursday's card

1st Race -- Shesontheroadagain - Draws good middle spot for 7-panel opener, Julio aboard Perdomo trainee, adds blinkers for this. Hot And Spicy - Baze on Baffert trainee, should be in the front flight from inner post here, winners circle could get Hot And Spicy for opener. Value Play -- Lugu Lake

2nd Race -- Chaffee's Prospect - Training at Anita, Pincay scales Spawr trainee, Chaffee's a good Prospect for potent team. Simple Play - Hustling Pedroza atop Litt trainee, draws good outside box, Simple should be in Play throughout. Value Play -- Alyaxy

3rd Race -- Sabulous - Draws good post for route outing, McCarron on Sadler trainee, should get a fabulous trip in this. Phyllida - Draws alongside top pick, Baze scales Mitchell trainee, should be in the mix throughout. Value Play -- Con Spirito

4th Race -- Desiraes My Candy - Hustling Puglisi on O'Neill trainee, draws good inner post for the turf mile, Candy should be dandy here. Serene In Seattle - Draws just outside top pick, Enriquez atop Pinfield trainee, good spot for action. Value Play -- Thewholebag

5th Race -- Letter Of Intent - Another Spawr trainee ships across town, Pincay atop, draws good post for route outing, dangerous. La Ronge - McCarron aboard Drysdale trainee, well spotted in this, must overcome outside post though. Value Play -- Annie Lil

6th Race -- Gritty Madam - Draws good outside post for the sprint distance, hustling Julio on Sadler trainee, good spot for graduation action. Must Be Irish - McCarron scales Machowsky trainee, draws inner box here, needs prompt start and early position to open diploma door. Value Play -- No Equity

7th Race -- Look Of Eagles - Pincay astride Hofmans trainee, well placed in this turf mile feature, Millennium Wind team. Macabe - McCarron takes Lewis trainee here, draws good post, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Dancing Master

8th Race -- Kate Sirah Sirah - Pincay scales Cerin trainee, draws good spot for maiden-claiming finale, Sirah Sirah diploma for Kate. Rockville Centre - Draws good outside post for 7-panel nightcap, Gomez rides for trainer Lewis here, Rockville trys for Centre of winners circle. Value Play -- Place Of Happiness