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

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001 | 9:16 a.m.

Thursday's card

1st Race -- Chalifioux -- Oak Tree top jock Pincay scales Sadler trainee, needs a crafty trip from post draw in route opener, hot ticket for diploma. High Humidity -- Valdivia atop young Canani trainee, draws good rail post, should sit the trip in this for best chance at graduation. Value Play -- Cryptostorm

2nd Race -- Lively Liz -- Draws good rail post for route outing, Pincay takes Mitchell trainee, should get catbird trip here. For The Record -- Solis scales Cardenas trainee, draws good spot, might be the winner -- For The Record. Value Play -- Bettor Met

3rd Race -- Ideal Cut -- Training at Anita, Flores atop Baffert trainee, should be a forward factor all the way. Major Wildcat -- Another shipping across town for this, Desormeaux atop Lewis trainee, Wildcat is Major player here. Value Play -- Regal Monarch

4th Race -- My Mama Dear -- Draws good outside post for sprint maiden-claimer, Desormeaux on Monteleone trainee, Dear diploma makes Mama loved by backers. Perfect Lure -- Training at Anita, Enriquez on West trainee, draws well, jockey-trainer combo productive. Value Play -- Lil Bit Spacey

5th Race -- Venator -- French-bred draws good box for turf route, Pincay on Ellis trainee, should sit the trip in this. California Sage -- Baze aboard Kruljac trainee, should be forwardly placed in this, good spot for action. Value Play -- Azkaban

6th Race -- Bemsha Swing -- Draws good outside post for sprint claimer, Desormeaux aboard Baltas trainee, flashed good form over this track before. Nahulalula -- Enriquez on Garcia trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post at sprint distance, Nahula -- winna? Value Play -- Mayor Sweeny

7th Race -- Dandy Night -- British-bred draws good post for featured turf dash, hustling Espinoza on Vienna trainee, could make late afternoon Dandy for backers. She Rocks -- Irish-bred draws alongside top pick, Nakatani aboard young Dollace trainee, She set to Rocks this field? Value Play -- Emerald Magic

8th Race -- Imogene's Sisters -- Draws good post for nightcap maiden-claimer, Espinoza on Sadler trainee, Sisters graduation here. Canwin -- Pincay scales Vienna trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post in sprint finale, with winningest rider aboard she Canwin. Value Play -- Showattitude