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

Thursday, May 22, 2003 | 8:57 a.m.

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

Friday's card

1st Race -- SOUTHERN SOLSTICE -- Draws good outer post for long one-turn sprint, Solis scales Mullins trainee for owner Englander, Friday Solstice? REGAL QUEEN -- Puglisi aboard Aguirre trainee, needs crafty trip from rail post in opening maiden/claimer, Regal graduation for Queen? Value Play -- RUNAWAYSKYE

2nd Race -- WAGON TRAIN -- Nakatani atop Dominguez trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, draws well for starter allowance, good trainer may snap cold streak. GOLDEN SCORE -- Draws alongside top pick for route outing, Espinoza on Stute trainee, wins if he lives up to namesake. Value Play -- NOGOT AHALO

3rd Race -- SWEET AND DEAR -- Baze aboard Hofmans trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post, Sweet diploma Dear? DANCES ON CLOUDS -- Training at Santa Anita, Solis sits Mayberry trainee, draws good outside post in maiden/claiming sprint. Value Play -- PRETTY MEADOW

4th Race -- SUMMER SERVICE -- Draws good box for turf dash, Stevens scales Mullins trainee for owner Englander, Service victory for Summer. MONSIEUR BOULANGER -- Espinoza atop Puhich trainee, British-bred draws outer post in turf sprint claimer, needs a crafty trip here. Value Play -- MINING DIAMONDS

5th Race -- JEREMY'S QUEST -- Draws good post for sprint claimer, Lovato atop Sise trainee, fits this group well. COLLECTION -- Baze aboard Goodin trainee, draws well for tag dash, good spot for action. Value Play -- BABBLER

6th Race -- GALLANT CAT -- Nakatani on co-owner Chapman trainee, draws good post for short sprint run, Cat set for Gallant graduation try. HOC YOUR SILVER -- Draws extreme outside post for maiden/claiming dash, Pedroza aboard main man Carava trainee, has to hustle from outside. Value Play -- QUEEN OF THE ROAD

7th Race -- SPORTING LAD -- Draws outside box in seven-horse turf dash, P. Val aboard Gaines trainee, Lad Sporting feature victory? SAILINWITHCAPTAIN -- Flores atop Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, draws good middle post in allowance/claiming sprint, connections always dangerous. Value Play -- QUINTON'S GOLD

8th Race -- KINSTON -- Training at Santa Anita, Nakatani astride Carava trainee, draws good outside post for long one-turn sprint nightcap. AMBER SKY -- Another shipping across town for finale, P. Val on Levine trainee, needs crafty trip from rail post in claimer. Value Play -- MI QUICK