Las Vegas Sun

April 20, 2024

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

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Beloved -- Desormeaux back from Japan trip to scale Ellis trainee for owners Mace & Siegel, draws good post for sprint opener, Beloved diploma here? Primacy -- Draws good middle post here, Rollins atop Mullins trainee, adds blinkers for this trip. Value Play -- Buffalo

2nd Race -- Tizgane -- Draws good box for short turf dash, Stevens scales Dupuis trainee, hard knocking gelding knows this trip well. Royal Court -- Hustling Espinoza on Shirreffs trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, needs prompt start from rail post, could get a trip. Value Play -- Overbidagain

3rd Race -- Ile De France -- Solis scales this McAnally-trained first-year filly, draws good post for Grade III stakes, promising field of gals. Georgia's Storm -- McCarron lands here on Inda trainee, draws good outside box, money rider aboard filly from barn of solid conditioner. Value Play -- Siphina

4th Race -- Windy's Halo -- Hustling Pedroza on Canani trainee, draws good outside box for the 7-panel run, should be in perfect stalking spot. Crafty Dutchman -- Draws good spot as well, Solis takes this Litt trainee, a factor throughout. Value Play -- Hanuman Highway

5th Race -- Penamaoor -- Chilean-bred colt draws good post for turf route stakes, McCarron atop this one-of-two McAnally-trained 'hidden entry,' rider's choice. Smile Again -- Draws just inside top pick, Pincay aboard the 'other' McAnally trainee for owners Sid & Jenny Craig, should enjoy catbird trip, Mac-Q? Value Play -- Out Of Mind

6th Race -- Play Good -- Argentine-bred draws outer post of full field in short turf dash, Tyler Baze aboard Sadler trainee, jockey-trainer team dangerous together. Splendid Splinter -- Ships down from Bay Meadows for this spot, Russell Baze aboard Amescua trainee, will sit next to kin in starting gate. Value Play -- Three Amigos

7th Race -- Kid Courageous -- Top jock Solis hooks up with this Sise trainee, draws good post for sprint outing, rider and trainer have had solid summer meet. J.T.'s Song -- New found gelding found out how to win, Garcia takes Stute trainee here, should be a factor throughout in this spot. Value Play -- Trevor's Lucky One

8th Race -- Dianehill -- Irish-bred mare draws good spot for Grade III turf mile, Solis stays the course on Lynch trainee, top pick in tough heat. La Ronge -- Filly that has early foot draws good rail post, Stevens again on Drysdale trainee, gal going good right now. Value Play -- Kalatiara

9th Race -- Boyle Heights Kid -- Baze/Sadler team for nightcap maiden-claimer, draws good post for sprint distance, Kid graduates to man here? Market Player -- Training at Anita, hustling Espinoza aboard Dolan trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip for decent diploma bid. Value Play -- Gringo Joe

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