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

Wednesday, June 6, 2001 | 11:18 a.m.

Thursday's card

1st Race -- Bold Fever -- Training at Anita, hustling Julio on Shirreffs trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, good post for 7-panel maiden-claiming opener. Ladir -- Baze aboard Mandella trainee for owners Moss, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post, sitting on graduation. Value Play -- Sullivans Travels

2nd Race -- Kate N Amy -- Draws good inner post for route outing, Espinoza on Jory trainee, should get the trip for graduation. Continental Colors -- Draws good box, Pincay atop Shirreffs trainee, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- Excess Best

3rd Race -- Peters Pond -- Gomez again on Sadler trainee, draws good post and spot for this level, always give his best. Higher Image -- Draws a good box here, Nakatani on Jory trainee, should be in the mix throughout. Value Play -- Salben

4th Race -- Dillyish -- Ships across town for this, Nakatani on Chapman trainee, adds blinkers for this maiden-claiming outing. Top The Meeting -- Another of three in the field training at Anita, Pedroza aboard Carava trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, respect connections. Value Play -- Moossa's Girl

5th Race -- French Minister -- Draws good inner post for turf route, Espinoza aboard Drysdale trainee, good spot for action. Leave Us Leap -- Blanc aboard Frankel trainee, well spotted in turf route, connections always dangerous. Value Play -- Mcdab

6th Race -- Jaklins Traveler -- Training at Anita, Berrio aboard Avila trainee, jockey-trainer team are productive pair. Ocean Of Storms -- Draws good post for 7-panel outing, Enriquez on Hans-owned & trained charge, well placed. Value Play -- Wishingmakesitso

7th Race -- Qunton's Gold -- Hustling Espinoza scales Mitchell trainee, draws good post for sprint feature, should get the trip here. Reba's Gold -- Delahoussaye on Hendricks trainee, needs to work off rail post for clear closing kick, could be an all Gold quinella. Value Play -- Sixoutasix

8th Race -- Choice Connection -- One of five in the field training at Anita, Pincay on Spawr trainee, adds blinkers for this. Truly A Judge -- Hustling Pedroza on main man Carava trainee, needs a prompt start and clean trip from rail post in 7-panel finale, diploma for Judge? Value Play ----Lightningoore