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

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001 | 8:49 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Fadi -- Solis scales Dutton trainee, draws good spot for sprint opener, tag diploma at hand. Don't Holler -- Delahoussaye atop Stute trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip for best chance at graduation, Holler may be loudest of all. Value Play -- Majesterical

2nd Race -- Kipper's Kitten -- One of two in the field training at Anita, Solis astride Carava trainee, draws good outside box for sprint outing. Open Secret -- Irish-bred draws alongside top pick, Gomez on Duncan trainee, Open may be no Secret at this claiming level. Value Play -- Please Be Seated

3rd Race -- Our Magistrate -- Draws tricky post for short turf dash, Delahoussaye on Glatt trainee, should be in the mix at the finish. American Pastime -- Pincay aboard this Sadler trainee, draws alongside top pick, American could be Past them all in time. Value Play -- Bettor Royalty

4th Race -- Shared View -- Desormeaux atop Hendricks trainee for owners Wygod, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post in full field of sprinters, best View? Jack's Ole' -- Pincay takes first call on Hess trainee, draws good middle box in maiden-claimer, diploma for Jack's is Ole' for backers. Value Play -- Bringdownthehouse

5th Race -- Bemsha Swing -- Desormeaux again on Baltas trainee, draws outside box in sprint claimer, should make late impact in this. Corwyn Belle -- Speedster draws rail post, Baze atop co-owner Mathis trainee, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Western Dawn

6th Race -- Free Question -- Pincay on Frankel trainee for owner Juddmonte Farms, draws good spot, trainer potent with blinker changes and this gal adds hood for this. Renaissance Woman -- Solis astride Bray trainee for owners Wygod, draws good post for turf mile, another that is well connected in tough heat. Value Play -- Westmead Empress

7th Race -- Beloved -- Trainer Cerin entered two runners to make race go, Flores atop here, figure this is the filly he favors. Cee's Elegance -- One of two in the field shipping from Santa Anita for this, Solis aboard Robbins trainee, she should be a factor throughout route feature here. Value Play -- Red Hot And Blue

8th Race -- Olympic Promise -- Desormeaux slated on this Frankel trainee, needs crafty trip from inner post at nightcap seven furlongs, respect connections. Magical Colony -- Hall Of Fame trainer Van Berg tabs hustling Rollins here, draws good box for maiden--claimer, graduation may be Magical. Value Play -- Stanford Honor