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

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002 | 9:59 a.m.

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

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- DEDICATED CAPER -- Jockey Berrio teams up with trainer Avila again, needs crafty trip from rail post in long one-turn opener, dangerous tandem here. WEB CASTER -- Training at Santa Anita, Puglisi aboard Cassidy trainee for owner Southern Nevada Racing Stables, trainer having solid meeting. Value Play -- WILLY'S JEWELS

2nd Race -- HARMONY BEAR -- Draws good outside post for 7-panel bottom level claimer, Sorenson atop Van Berg trainee, good as any in this spot. AVIE CIELO -- Puglisi on co-owner Aguirre trainee, wheels back in quick fashion for this, jockey-trainer team potent combo. Value Play -- STREETS OF LAREDO

3rd Race -- FLY TO THE WIRE -- Draws good outer post for sprint maiden/claimer, P. Val on Mitchell trainee, need only live up to namesake to graduate here. TRAVEL ALARM -- Hustling Espinoza aboard Lynch trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, draws good post here, connections like to win early. Value Play -- INWOOD HOME

4th Race -- HITCHCOCK'S BEST -- Draws good box in full field at turf dash distance, Espinoza on Mulhall trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, Best graduation? CORNICOPIA -- P. Val first call on Lynch trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, draws good post for maiden outing, a Cornicopia diploma in this? Value Play -- FLIRT WITH FORTUNE

5th Race -- VIN'S GOLDEN VOICE -- Nakatani on Marquez trainee for owners Anson, draws good post and spotted for action at bottom level claimer, beware. STEFANDREW -- Training at Santa Anita, draws good rail post for route trip, Lovato atop Devereux trainee. Value Play -- MY KIMBERLEE ANNE

6th Race -- AFTER MY HEART -- Nakatani astride owner Chapman trainee, draws good post for sprint claimer, My Heart is After victory here. CINNFUL BRIDE -- Training at Santa Anita, Espinoza aboard co-owner Dominguez trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post. Value Play -- JADE VIXEN

7th Race -- NUNATALL -- British-bred draws outside box for turf mile feature, P. Val on Frankel trainee for owner Gann, respect connections here. SENTIMENTAL VALUE -- Training at Santa Anita, Espinoza again on Mulhall trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, tough in allowance conditions. Value Play -- RISTRA

8th Race -- LETHAL LOVER -- Draws good box for 7-panel finale, P. Val sits Sise trainee, Lover could be Lethal graduate here. SECRET TALES -- Draws outside post for maiden/claimer, Puglisi on young Mandella trainee, no Secret here that diploma is to tell the Tales here. Value Play -- PIN EMERALD