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

Friday, Dec. 14, 2001 | 10:32 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- One Hundred Slews -- Draws good post for sprint opener, hustling Pedroza aboard Glatt trainee, good spot for action. No Wager -- Training at 'Anita, Pincay on Ward trainee, draws good spot from outside post in short claimer. Value Play -- Greenbaypacker

2nd Race -- Test Drive -- Part of three-horse coupled entry with Houston's Wicked and Fleeting Term, Solis/Dominguez here, Smith and Berrio on Ward trainees for others, three-for-one prop here. Soviet Flag -- Pincay astride Aguirre trainee, draws good outer post in sprint claimer, should get a good trip from perch. Value Play ---- Knight In Georgia

3rd Race -- Vencera -- French-bred draws good post for turf route, Bailey atop Drysdale trainee, should get a good trip here. Heads Will Roll -- British-bred filly draws alongside top pick, Solis scales one of two Frankel-trained 'entries here, might be appropriately named. Value Play -- Favorite Funtime

4th Race -- Extra Effort -- Training at 'Anita, Flores atop this one of two Baffert entries, draws good post for sprint maiden outing, wins if name appropriate. Battler Bob -- Trainer Drysdale taps invading Bailey for this, draws outer post, Bob set for diploma Battler here. Value Play -- B.Z. Jones

5th Race -- Starrer -- Bailey invades for ride on Hofmans trainee, crafty ride needed from outer post in route Grade II, well regarded filly could be ready for biggie. Tranquility Lake -- Hard-knocking Graded stakes winner draws rail post, Delahoussaye again on Canani trainee for owners Wygod, coupled entrymate with Feverish. Value Play -- Tropical Lady

6th Race -- Literal Prowler -- Gomez scales Mitchell trainee, draws good inner post in full field of claimers for turf route, set to get catbird trip here. Opine -- Training at 'Anita, McCarron on Sahadi trainee, needs a crafty ride from post draw, respect connections. Value Play -- Prize Giving

7th Race -- Prized Gem -- McCarron atop Van Berg trainee, draws good spot for route allowance outing, connections always dangerous. Fly To The Lake -- Draws good box for this, Smith atop O'Neill trainee, stands solid chance in tough heat. Value Play -- Tyler Rex

8th Race -- Divine Spirit -- Training at 'Anita, Baze aboard one of two Baffert horses here, dangerous team. Jaklin's Last Kin -- McCarron atop Mandella trainee, draws good box for sprint allowance, Last Kin first for Jaklin's winner circle chance. Value Play -- Itsallintheheart

9th Race -- Siphonic -- Top jock Bailey flies in to ride Hofmans trainee, solid third in Breeders' Cup Juvenile, solid training since, the now juvenile. Officer -- The not-now juvenile trys to regain luster in this, Flores takes over on Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, gut check time. Value Play -- Publication

10th Race -- Penshiel -- Espinoza rides Drysdale-trained horse, draws good spot for turf marathon, good spot for action. Mister Kick -- Irish-bred gets Bailey astride another Drysdale trainee, draws alongside stablemate, Drysdale quinella here? Value Play -- Scoring Slew