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

Friday, Nov. 8, 2002 | 9:35 a.m.

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

Saturday's card

1st Race -- FLY TO THE WIRE -- World's winningest Pincay aboard Mitchell trainee, youngster training at this oval, graduates if he lives up to namesake. GENTLESTONE -- Training at Santa Anita, Smith scales Shirreffs trainee, draws outside top pick. Value Play -- COAX KID

2nd Race -- DR. PARK -- Pincay aboard a Sadler-trained horse, draws good box for turf route, a forward factor throughout. MORE MODERN -- Draws rail for claimer, Nakatani on Frankel trainee for owner Juddmonte Farms, connections always a factor. Value Play -- I'VE DECIDED

3rd Race -- GHOST MEMO -- One of six in a seven-horse field training at Santa Anita, Rollins astride Dominguez trainee, Memo may no Ghost here. GAMBLIN CAPER -- Draws good middle post for starter allowance sprint, Berrio aboard Avila trainee, jockey-trainer combo dangerous pair. Value Play -- CHARMER BARON

4th Race -- SWEET RHAPSODY -- Draws good post for full field of maiden/claimers at dash distance, Espinoza on Sadler trainee, graduation will be Sweet for backers. NOT HALF BAD -- Draws alongside top pick, new face Lovato aboard Dutton trainee, Cal-bred may Not be Half Bad here. Value Play -- DEDICATED CAPER

5th Race -- REQUESTO -- One-of-five shippers from Santa Anita here, hustling Espinoza on Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, quick start needed. T.J. DIAMOND -- Solis scales Sise trainee, draws good post for turf dash, T.J. Diamond in the rough? Value Play -- PACHARA

6th Race -- GRAVITATE -- Espinoza on Baffert trainee for owner Padua Stable, draws good middle post for sprint, backers hope to Gravitate to winners circle. ROYAL FOOTAGE -- Flores aboard Matlow trainee, needs crafty trip from innner post, a factor throughout. Value Play -- MARGEDS DANDY

7th Race -- DIVINE SPIRIT -- Flores astride Baffert trainee for owner Dizney, draws good post and spot here, has Spirit to be Divine victor. JOOPY DOOPY -- Pincay on Glatt trainee, needs crafty trip from inner post at sprint claimer, solid connections in saddle and in barn. Value Play -- MECKEME

8th Race -- SECRET GARDEN -- Irish-bred draws nice post for route turf stakes, Flores aboard Gosden trainee, the pick in tough heat. MEGAHERTZ -- Solis returns on one-of-three Frankel-trained 'hidden entry', British-bred filly packs solid closing punch, style fits this course. Value Play -- SENTIMENTAL VALUE

9th Race -- MY FRIEND LUMPY -- Training at Santa Anita, Puglisi aboard Cassidy trainee, draws good outer post for Cal-bred sprint finale. CHARMELEON -- Draws outside box for nightcap claimer, Espinoza sits Hess trainee, should get stalking trip from starting spot. Value Play -- COMSTOCK KING

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