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

Friday, Nov. 30, 2001 | 10:02 a.m.

Saturday's races

1st Race -- Revello -- Draws good post for sprint opener, Smith on Mandella trainee, well spotted in Cal-bred maiden to graduate. Treasured Note -- Delahoussaye on Stute trainee, needs clear trip from inner post, Note may come diploma due here. Value Play -- Eddie Eddie

2nd Race -- Gerry's Reality -- Hustling Pedroza aboard Cecil trainee, draws good box for sprint maiden-claimer, Reality is Gerry's graduation. Jerry's Call -- Draws alongside top pick, Baze aboard Hofmans trainee, Gerry-Jerry or Jerry-Gerry quinella? Value Play -- Passionforcashin

3rd Race -- Got The Memo -- Draws good outside post for long one--turn claimer, Gomez astride Stute trainee, well suited to conditions. Da Hot Affair -- Mare should be forwardly placed from inner post, Jauregui on O'Neill trainee, Affair may be to Da Hot for foes. Value Play -- Answerback

4th Race -- Soud -- Rider may have been too confident with photo-finish defeat in last, Stevens back on Drysdale trainee to make amends, needs trip in crowded field. Fun And Sun -- Flores astride Mandella trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, draws good box in full gate, Sun may shine some Fun on backers. Value Play -- Pride Of Cats

5th Race -- Mr. Scott Man -- Well-spotted in short dash claimer, Baze aboard Mitchell trainee, might be Mr. Scoot Man here. Chomper -- Irish-bred draws inner post, Delahoussaye sits Carava trainee, good spot for action with prompt break. Value Play -- Issues Falstaff

6th Race -- Sumitas -- Part of Tanaka-owned coupled entry with Lord Jim, Frankel trainee here with Desormeaux atop, Gaines/Baze combo there, double threat. Kudos -- Delahoussaye stays on Mandella trainee for owners Moss, has had some tough trips, solid runner has chance to steal the prize with right trip here. Value Play -- Blazing Fury

7th Race -- Danthebluegrassman -- One of two Baffert-trained horses in small field, Flores here for owner Pegram, tough heat for such a limited amount of runners. Cottonwood Cowboy -- Solis scales Paasch trainee, needs a crafty ride from post draw in long one-turn allowance outing, Cowboy may lasso foes. Value Play -- Vowel Play

8th Race -- Dream Weekend -- Pincay aboard Gallagher trainee, draws good post for turf mile, certainly capable of supplying Dream Weekend for backers. Good Cop Bad Cop -- Delahoussaye again on Hendricks trainee for owners Wygod, must overcome outside post, Good trip or Bad trip? Value Play -- Logic Lane

9th Race -- Wild 'N Rich -- Delahoussaye sticks around to ride nightcap for trainer Stute, draws good spot for maiden-claimer, adds blinkers for this. Beanybaggybaby -- Draws good outside post for sprint finale, journeyman Rodriguez atop Young trainee, Beany baby baggs diploma here? Value Play -- Musaranho