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

Thursday, May 24, 2001 | 10:24 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Sing Because -- Solis astride Garcia trainee, needs clear trip from inner post for 7-panel opener, competitive at this level. Ira S. -- Pincay scales this one of two Hess--trained 'hidden entries', draws good post, fits this group well. Value Play -- Royal Hill

2nd Race -- The Wine King -- Flores atop Canani trainee, needs prompt start from outer post, adds blinkers for this. Missed You -- Draws just inside top pick, Nakatani on Cerin trainee, may not miss graduation or You. Value Play -- Majesterical

3rd Race -- Desiraes My Candy -- Hustling Puglisi aboard O'Neill trainee, draws a good spot, could get the trip in this. Walts Wharf -- Training at Anita, Nakatani takes Abrams trainee, should also get a catbird trip from rail post going the turf route here. Value Play -- Ella's Pal

4th Race -- I Got Silver -- Hustling Pedroza on Glatt trainee, should be part of the mix throughout from rail post for the sprint distance, Silver goes for the gold here. La Luz Del Sol -- Bug boy Rodriguez aboard Moreno trainee, draws good middle post, La Luz may Del Sol a victory in this. Value Play -- Valdastar

5th Race -- Speed Of Thought -- Gomez scales Frankel trainee, well spotted in turf route, trainer is dangerous with equipment changes -- adds blinkers here. Angel Song -- Draws good post for the trip, Solis aboard McAnally trainee, one of two mares in field of fillies. Value Play -- Star's Millennium

6th Race -- Kid Courageous -- Solis atop Sise trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post at sprint distance, conditioner having solid meet. City Livin -- Draws good post for the outing, Stevens on Dutton trainee, good spot for action. Value Play -- Don't Forget

7th Race -- Toqueville -- Draws good box for 7-panel feature, Stevens scales Drysdale trainee, should sit the trip here. Yazzero -- Argentine-bred draws alongside top pick, Nakatani takes this Spawr trainee, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Disguy's Dalimit

8th Race -- Stopyourtwining -- Delahoussaye sticks around to ride Hansen trainee in maiden-claimer nightcap, draws good post, twining may Stop being a maiden here. Vigorous Choice -- Draws good box for finale, Nakatani on Dutton trainee, Vigorous may be the Choice for diploma here. Value Play -- Broke In Blairsden