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

Friday, June 22, 2001 | 1:34 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Sharp Looking Dude -- Draws good spot for route opener, Nakatani atop Beltas trainee, adds blinkers for this trip. Golden Bonus -- Draws just outside top pick, Baze takes this Baker trainee, should get good trip here. Value Play -- Smokeville

2nd Race -- Water Czar -- Flores aboard Lewis trainee, draws well for short dash sprint, adds blinkers as part of this package. Backtogood -- Owner-trainer Ward tabs Pincay here, has good spot to start from, might be ready to leave maiden-claiming ranks. Value Play -- Sir Gritty

3rd Race -- Lucky Sandman -- Draws well for 7-panel outing, Espinoza aboard Hines trainee, makes late impact in this. Amber's Beau -- Pincay atop Spawr trainee, training at Anita, needs prompt start and clear running from inner post. Value Play -- Codger

4th Race -- Jamaican Rum -- Outfinished in recent turf stakes, Delahoussaye back aboard Cassidy trainee, should get the job done here. Romanceishope -- Draws good inner post for turf mile stakes, McCarron scales Sahadi trainee, connections always dangerous in added-money events. Value Play -- Winston Chi

5th Race -- Magnetic Glo -- Draws good post for short dash, hustling Puglisi astride Aguirre trainee, jockey-trainer team have been productive. Dyna Moe -- Training at Anita, Pedroza takes Machowsky trainee, should be a factor for diploma throughout. Value Play -- Uno Bravado

6th Race -- Rouen -- French-bred draws good rail post for turf route, Flores sits Bray trainee for owner Gann, should get a good trip for solid run. Santovito -- Irish-bred draws middle post for this, Delahoussaye atop Gallagher trainee, could pack best late run here. Value Play ---- Floriselli

7th Race -- Election Star -- One of three in the field training at Anita, Espinoza aboard Harty trainee for Godolphin Racing, Inc., well-bred filly may be ready at first asking. Summerwood -- McCarron takes this baby for trainer Inda for owners Jones, needs to overcome outside post, rider assignment says this one might run. Value Play ---- Rich Musique

8th Race -- Lake William -- Espinoza aboard Mandella trainee for owners Moss, solid runner must overcome outside post in short turf stakes, makes late impact. Swept Overboard -- Another tough competitor at the trip, Nakatani again on Dollace trainee, sits just inside top pick in gate. Value Play -- King Slayer

9th Race -- Angel Angelique -- Cal-bred filly draws good post for sprint outing, Espinoza scales Jones trainee, well spotted for allowance win. Memoree -- Draws good outside post, Nakatani atop co-owner-trainer Robertson charge, should get catbird trip. Value Play -- Charm Alone

10th Race -- Summer Walk -- Flores aboard Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, draws good box for turf dash finale, Walk may take Summer diploma. Tates Creek -- Pincay scales Frankel trainee for owner Juddmonte Farms, needs to overcome outside post, graduation may be up the Creek here. Value Play ---- Striking Picture

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