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

Tuesday, April 30, 2002 | 8:40 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's horse racing column appears Monday and his Southern California selections run Tuesday-Sunday.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- DEPARTURE TIME - Training at Santa Anita, huslting bug boy Trujillo aboard Gaines trainee for owner Harris Farms, Inc., chance to steal this. COPELAN'S EAGLE - Hard knocking 12-year-old gelding continues to be competitive at this low level claimer, Berrio/Avila team, a factor throughout. Value Play -- FLEET YEAR

2nd Race -- BANSHEE KING - Hustling Espinoza on Northern California Bonde trainee, needs prompt start from inside post for short dash, King here? SKIPPING STARS - Desormeaux atop Dutton trainee for owner Dutton Stables, draws good box, connections always have young runners ready. Value Play -- ROYAL PLACE

3rd Race -- JACK'S OLE' - Draws good post for sprint claimer, Pincay stays on Hines trainee, well spotted in this heat for best chance. MR. REED - Training at Santa Anita, trainer West calls on main man Enriquez here, move could read a Mr. Reed solid performance forthcoming. Value Play -- CODGER

4th Race -- MAUI WISH - Another Desormeaux teaming with co-owner Dutton trainee, needs prompt start from inner post for short dash, Wish for Hawaii vacation? GRAND COOLEE - Training at Santa Anita, hustling Espinoza on Dominguez trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, connections breed early success. Value Play -- APPEALING WAYZ

5th Race -- SUMATI - British-bred lands good spot in turf marathon, P. Val atop Dollace trainee, edge in tough fit. LAMMAS - Irish-bred draws alongside top pick, Pincay aboard Shirreffs trainee for owners Moss, solid chance at decent price. Value Play -- BIG SHOT

6th Race -- TONIC WATER - Training at Santa Anita, hustling Pedroza on main man Carava trainee, adds blinkers for this. COUNTRY BY NATURE - Flores atop owner Cerin trainee, draws good post for sprint maiden-claimer, graduation By Nature? Value Play -- CEELINCTIVE

7th Race -- LETHAL INSTRUMENT - Draws good outside post for long allowance-claiming sprint feature, Espinoza on Shirreffs trainee for owners Craig, beware. PIE N BURGER - Pincay re-rides Baffert trainee for owners Friendly, draws good spot here, a factor throughout. Value Play -- RADIATA

8th Race -- POKER WILLY - Draws good post for nightcap maiden-claiming sprint, Desormeaux atop Hess trainee, Willy diploma could be in the cards. RELUCTANT HERO - Hustling Espinoza aboard Hofmans trainee, draws alongside top pick, Hero may be anything but a Reluctant graduate here. Value Play -- SYMPH