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

Tuesday, July 10, 2001 | 10:14 a.m.

Wednesday's card

1st Race -- Asking Bid -- Draws good post for sprint opener, Rollins aboard Sadler trainee, Bid Asking for victory here. Kiznitti -- Hustling Espinoza atop Hines trainee, fits well in this spot, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Strawberry Roller

2nd Race -- Stormscape -- Well bred filly draws inner post for the sprint maiden outing, Gomez aboard Frankel trainee, jockey-trainer combo been hot lately. Tamara Princess -- Brazilian-bred gal draws good post, Smith gets chance on Inda trainee, Tamara may the Princess of this group. Value Play -- Bright Idea

3rd Race -- General Store -- Draws good post for mile turf outing, Stevens astride Hofmans trainee, should get a good catbird trip here. Two Out Rally -- Draws the wood in this, top jock Solis aboard Truman trainee, another that should get a trip in this. Value Play -- Ron Cherry

4th Race -- Churchland -- British-bred has been tough at this trip and level since return, Baze returns on Mullins trainee, once classy runner may hold together again. Prairie Swinger -- Training at Anita, draws good outside post, Pedroza/Carava team, wide open if top one falters. Value Play -- The Chang

5th Race -- Scoring Slew -- Solis scales young Dollace trainee, needs to overcome post draws in turf mile here, jockey and trainer having solid meet. Long Gone Con -- Draws just inside top pick, Flores atop Hansen trainee, takes the blinkers off for this outing. Value Play -- Affairintheforest

6th Race -- Jinistry -- Draws outside slot for this, blocked with late rally in last, Berrio re-rides Stute trainee for amends. Cinema Cutie -- Hustling Espinoza aboard Moreno trainee, also draws outer box, good as any in wide open maiden-claimer. Value Play -- Patricia Jean

7th Race -- Speak In Passing -- Flores aboard Frankel trainee for owner Juddmonte Farm, trainer and jockey team up well, respect connections here. Expressionist -- Interesting runner draws middle post in turf dash feature, hustling Espinoza on Mandella trainee, good spot for action. Value Play -- Martel

8th Race -- Fire Breath -- Training at Anita, Baze aboard Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, needs prompt start and clean trip to graudate, tough combo in these spots. Stolen -- Rollins tabbed by trainer Moreno here, draws good middle post, filly has a chance to steal diploma in nightcap maiden-claimer. Value Play -- Billary's Syns

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