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

Wednesday, June 7, 2000 | 10:14 a.m.

Thursday's races

1st Race -- Radevore - British-bred runner returns on Hollypark lawn, Nakatani again on Frankel trainee, makes impact here. Legend Of Russia - Down on the rail in comeback effort, Desormeaux returns on Drysdale trainee, had race, beware. Value Play -- Bolchina's Prize

2nd Race -- Sparquita - Draws good middle post, hustling Espinoza on Jones trainee, well-placed for graduation. Marvelous Memory - Hustling bug boy Baze aboard Sadler trainee, draws outside post for the sprint, jockey/trainer combo have been productive. Value Play -- Exotic Shades

3rd Race -- Patience Game - Didn't fire at Churchill Downs on a speed favoring track, draws rail for two-turn route, should get the winning trip here. Skimming - Solis on Frankel horse for Juddmonte Farm, fits this group, good post, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Lethal Instrument

4th Race -- Al Rock - Training at Santa Anita, Delahoussaye tabbed by trainer Dutton for this baby, draws good inner post, needs prompt start from there. My King's Star - Draws middle post for the sprint outing, bug boy Baze on Stute runner, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Way Too Crafty

5th Race -- Brimfield Bound - Draws good post for the 7-panel outing, hustling Pedroza on Carava trainee, jockey/trainer productive combo. Long Run - Eddie D. on Van Berg trainee, good post, fits this level, makes last run. Value Play -- Dancewiththewind

6th Race -- Eric's Toy - Training at Santa Anita, draws good post, Pincay / Spawr team, sitting on graduation run. Gamblers Ghost - Espinoza on Gutierrez trainee, adds blinkers for this, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post. Value Play -- Hot Warsaw Nights

7th Race -- Dream Counter - Espinoza rides Mitchell runner, draws good post for the turf dash feature, should get the trip. Annuzzi - Part of Aguirre-trained coupled entry with Mister Continental, draws good post, Puglisi picks this half of team. Value Play -- Thunder Dragon

8th Race -- On Time Airline - Draws outside post for the nightcap sprint, Solis stays to scale Gaines trainee, blinkers off nasal strip on. Ke Bound - Training at Anita, hustling Pedroza on Garcia trainee, draws good post, a factor for diploma. Value Play -- Broadway Joe