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

Thursday, July 13, 2000 | 8:52 a.m.

Friday's races

1st Race -- Golden Glimmer - French-bred runner draws good post for turf dash opener, Berrio on Canani trainee, good spot. Last Reputation - Irish bred training at Anita, trainer Vienna tabs Flores here, needs good trip. Value Play -- Clever Miss Caper

2nd Race -- Nany's Sweep - Desormeaux aboard Walsh trainee, training at Anita, draws good post. Pert Laura - Top jock Espinoza on Stute trainee, draws just inside top pick, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Storm Cove

3rd Race -- Mejor - Alvarado scales Becerra trainee, training at Anita, lasix and nasal strip, good spot. Dozey Doats - Has run some competitive races lately, gets Espinoza, a factor here. Value Play -- Timely Expression

4th Race -- Valiant Vision - Espinoza scales McAnally trainee on Winchell runner, bred to like lawn, must overcome outside post. Martel - Another with outside box to negotiate, Pincay on Gallagher trainee, needs a trip to win. Value Play -- Herbe Vert

5th Race -- Danceswiththewind - Well placed in this low-level claimer, Puglisi-Aguirre productive combo, fits this spot. Aloha Louie - Top jock Espinoza hooks up with Hess trainee, draws good outside post for the sprint distance, competitive at this level. Value Play -- Magic Meeting

6th Race -- Robynhood - Trainer Sahadi tabs Espinoza here, drawn well, fits this heat, makes late impact. Macward - Gets good rail post for the mile turf feature, Blanc aboard Jory trainee, should get the golden trip. Value Play -- Road To Slew

7th Race -- Queen Creek - Blanc scales Gaines trainee for Harris Farms, drawn inside, lasix and nasal strip, respect connections. Eldorado Legend - Training at Anita, draws good post for the sprint, hustling bug boy Baze aboard, adds nasal strip. Value Play -- Soap Star

8th Race -- Center Stage - Draws good rail post for the turf route nightcap, bug boy Baze on Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, respect connections. Hit The Big Game - Flores on Baffert trainee, fits this spot well, but, draws outside post to overcome here. Value Play -- Higher Image