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

Wednesday, July 5, 2000 | 9:48 a.m.

Thursday's races

1st Race -- Inside Story - Hustling bug boy Baze aboard Stute trainee, draws good post for route opener, well placed. Penny Video - Draws just outside top pick, Garcia scales for trainer Abrams here, owned by Guys 'n Dolls stable, enough said? Value Play -- Classic Collection

2nd Race -- Island Playmate - Draws inner post for the quick dash here, Pedroza on Moger, Jr. trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip. Kissout - Flores scales Lewis trainee, draws just outside top pick, adds blinkers here, hope it's not a kiss-off. Value Play -- Sierras Kiara

3rd Race -- A Lil Sweet - Top jock Espinoza atop Sise trainee, draws good post, could win while changing barns here. Benedict A Kite - Nakatani scales the other Sise-trained 'hidden entry' here, draws two stalls inside stablemate, hmmm.... Value Play -- Pentelide Gras

4th Race -- Regalful - Trainer Dominguez also part-owner of this one, tabs top jock Espinoza here, decent draws in post positions. Polly Graph - Pincay aboard Abrams trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post at this dash distance, jockey a plus. Value Play -- Really A Lush

5th Race -- Tiz Mighty - Training at Anita, draws good outside post for the 7-panel run, hustling Pedroza sticks here for trainer Garcia. Cabo King - Potent pair of trainer Avila and rider Berrio, team has been getting hot lately, good spot for action. Value Play -- It's A Reality

6th Race -- Devine Beauty - Gomez scales Baffert trainee for Golden Eagle Farm, draws good middle post, should be a factor throughout. Tracy - Desormeaux on Ms. Paulson runner for trainer Bray, conditioner gets respect with this type of runner, good spot. Value Play -- Search For Triple

7th Race -- Lethal Instrument - Trainer Shirreffs has been getting high percentage of 505 Farms victories before dispersal auction, this one fits that mold here. Marron Glace - Agrentine bred training at Anita, Flores rides Baffert trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, respect connections. Value Play -- Persianlux

8th Race -- Three Flags - Nakatani scales Canani trainee, draws good outside spot for 7-panel finale, flags down diploma here. Splendorofthesun - Draws outside post, Pincay aboard McAnally trainee for owner Sidney Craig, respect connections even if trainer having tough meet. Value Play -- Wicked Tudor