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

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002 | 8:45 a.m.

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

Wednesday's opening-day card

1st Race -- NOON MEETING -- Training at Santa Anita, Valdivia aboard young Canani trainee for owner Englander, half-past-Noon Meeting in winners circle. ARDUM RELAUNCH -- Oak Tree champ Pincay on Greely trainee, draws alongside top pick for sprint maiden/claimer opener, launch meet with Relaunch win? Value Play -- LIFE ESTATE

2nd Race -- DUEL -- Pincay aboard a Mitchell-trained horse, draws good inner post for route claimer, adds blinkers for this. GO GIRL GO -- Another Mitchell trainee draws alongside stablemate with Espinoza in tow, should enjoy solid trip as well, all-Mitchell quinella? Value Play -- FRANKIE EYELASHES

3rd Race -- SKIP TO THE BEAT -- Draws good middle box for sprint maiden/claimer, Nakatani on co-owner Chapman trainee, solid combo. BLUE HARBOR -- Desormeaux sits Hofmans trainee, draws good spot as well, Harbor may dock in winners circle with Blue diploma in hand. Value Play -- GUARITTA

4th Race -- BIGBOYSTOY -- Hustling Espinoza on West trainee, draws good spot in sprint claimer, Bigboys may toy with foes here. BABBLER -- Baze aboard O'Neill trainee, needs crafty trip from inner post, hails from solid barn. Value Play -- SHESCOMINUNDONE

5th Race -- TRICKY TRAVIS -- Training at Santa Anita, Nakatani on Lewis trainee, draws good outside post for sprint allowance/claimer. MONT SAINT MICHEL -- Chilean-bred draws good rail post for turf marathon, Pincay aboard this one of two Frankel-trained entries, beware. Value Play -- BONAIR LAKE

6th Race -- OCCUPIED -- Nakatani astride co-owner Chapman trainee, draws inside in full field of maiden/claimers at sprint distance, graduation Occupied here? TIOGA LAKE -- Hustling Espinoza on Harrington trainee, draws good middle box, Lake to beach foes for diploma here? Value Play -- CORRECT MEOW

7th Race -- TRUE PHENOMENON -- Nakatani tabbed on Frankel trainee for owner Stonerside Stable, fits this turf mile feature, solid contender from solid barn. PAXTECUM -- Photo-finish winner down the hill at Santa Anita in last, Flores returns on Machowsky trainee, should be in the mix at crunch time. Value Play -- GOLDEN ARROW

8th Race -- FIN ENTERTAINMENT -- Training at Santa Anita, Desormeaux aboard Hess trainee, productive team with runner who likes the layout. DINNERATHEPALMS -- Draws alongside top pick in route claimer, Flores aboard Eurton trainee, victory in finale leads to Dinnerathepalms? Value Play -- CALCUPBOUND