Ralph Siraco’s Hollywood Park selections

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003 | 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- EXPLOITATION -- Part of Bob & Beverly Lewis-owned coupled entry with NIFTY LADY, Fogelsonger/Baffert here, Espinoza/Lukas there, twice diploma threat. RINGS AND THINGS -- Draws good rail post for route maiden opener, Smith scales Biancone trainee, ships over from Santa Anita for graudation try. Value Play -- CHASENTHEBLUESAWAY

2nd Race -- CANTALOUPE -- P. Val aboard owner Glatt trainee, draws good rail post for route claimer, ripe for a win? ACE'S VALENTINE -- Training at Santa Anita, Desormeaux on Hess trainee, must overcome outside post for victory here. Value Play -- ALPHABET SONG

3rd Race -- DANCIYAN -- Draws good outside post for long one-turn run, Solis scales young Dollace trainee, should get good trip for graudation attempt here. LOUP DE LOUP -- Baze aboard Puhich trainee, needs crafty trip from inside post in maiden/claimer, been knocking at diploma door. Value Play -- BIG DECISION

4th Race -- MY POKER PLAYER -- Draws good middle post in full field at turf dash distance, Flores aboard Matlow trainee, good spot for action. PARFUMEUR -- French-bred training at Santa Anita, Desormeaux on Abrams trainee, must overcome outside post in short grass claimer. Value Play -- DEALINWITHINSANITY

5th Race -- GILDED BERTRANDO -- P. Val aboard Shirreffs trainee for owners Craig, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post in sprint claimer, bred for early foot. DRAMATIC COPY -- Draws good middle post for freshman dash, Fogelsonger atop Baffert trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, solid connections. Value Play -- PLEASURE HONOR

6th Race -- AVRANCHES -- French-bred training at Santa Anita, Flores atop Abrams trainee, draws good rail post for turf route outing. DANELETA -- Irish-bred draws good box for allowance/claiming two-turner, Solis scales Cecil trainee, fits this heat well. Value Play -- SPLENDEUR

7th Race -- BLUE BOAT -- P. Val aboard one-of-two Frankel-trained 'hidden entry', only runner in the allowance/claiming field not eligible to be claimed, solid team. LEGENDARY WEAVE -- Training at Santa Anita, hustling Pedroza on main man Carava trainee, should get good trip from inner post for route turf feature. Value Play -- HEAVENLY SEARCH

8th Race -- LITTLE DIX BAY -- Training at Santa Anita, Fogelsonger aboard Gonzalez trainee for owners Cardiff Stud Farm & Toffan, Little Dix diploma at Bay? AWARD WINNING TEAM -- Draws good outer post for maiden/claiming sprint finale, P. Val atop Sise trainee, Award Winning Team for graduation. Value Play -- KOOL SMOKE