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

Thursday, July 12, 2001 | 9:55 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Sieze Her -- Nakatani takes this Dutrow, Jr. trainee, draws good post for sprint opener, Sieze Her for the victory. Forever Rita -- Pincay aboard Moger, Jr. trainee, needs a prompt start and clean trip from inner box, a factor thoughout. Value Play -- Continental Issue

2nd Race -- Ex Federali -- Speedster draws good outer post for the sprint distance, hustling Espinoza takes this Baffert assignment, catch the Federali to win. That Cool Cat -- Draws just outside top pick, Nakatani atop Cassidy trainee, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Rocky's Crew

3rd Race -- Prima Nocti -- Part of Mandella-trained coupled entry with Saucy Cat, Pincay here, Solis there, solid double threat in here. Raven Hill -- Baze scales McAnally trainee for owners Moss, draws good post for turf dash, not such an up-Hill climb to win this. Value Play -- Historical Marker

4th Race -- Over Houston -- Draws good box in full field of low-level claimers at 7-panel distance, Flores will hustle Lewis trainee, don't pass-Over Houston to win. Simple Play -- One of four in the field training at Anita, hustling Pedroza gives main man Carava-trainee first call, good post, a factor in wide open stand. Value Play -- Cat Blade

5th Race -- Cleopatra -- New Zealand-bred mare draws good inner post in turf route, Blanc scales for trainer Dutrow, Jr., should get the trip in this. Queenoftheprom -- Draws just inside top pick, McCarron atop Bell II trainee, another that should enjoy a ground-saving trip. Value Play -- Bimbo's Kiss

6th Race -- Full 'O Glee -- Draws middle box in full field of Cal-breds at sprint distance, hustling Pedroza on Moger, Jr. trainee, waits a trip for diploma. Lucky Ole' -- Espinoza's second call in race on Palma trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post, Ole' for Lucky graduation? Value Play -- Spring Term

7th Race -- Mary Moscow -- McCarron scales Gaines trainee here for owner Harris Farms, Inc., spotted well in turf mile feature, respect connection. Meteor Game -- Draws just outside top pick, Solis on Dutton trainee, should be making late impact in this. Value Play -- Con Spirito

8th Race -- More Grief -- Draws good rail post for nightcap route, Pincay aboard Currin trainee, should provide More Grief to rivals for graudation here. Belmont King -- Nakatani atop brother-in-law Dollace trainee, been knocking on diploma door, but must overcome outside post in this. Value Play -- Musical Value

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