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

Saturday, June 30, 2001 | noon

Sunday's card

1st Race -- French Warpaint - Draws good post for opener on marathon day of racing, hustling Espinoza atop Mitchell trainee, adds blinkers for this. Thrillion - Training at Anita, Pincay aboard one-of-two Ellis-trained "hidden entry", might get the trip to graduate here. Value Play -- Julian Logan

2nd Race -- Go Go - Tough filly tabbed for another top effort, Delahoussaye back on Stute trainee, Go Go should be gone gone again. Kalookan Queen - Ran solid race against top pick when in need of an outing in last, Solis stays on Headley trainee, might turn the tables here. Value Play -- Nanys Sweep

3rd Race -- Too High - Draws good box for full field in the turf mile, Blanc atop Devereux trainee, good spot for action. Canaletto - British-bred draws just inside top pick, hustling Espinoza aboard Mitchell trainee, takes the blinkers off for this. Value Play -- Impala

4th Race -- Sky Eagle - Part of Headley-trained couple entry with Von Stauffenberg, McCarron here, Solis there, solid two-for-one deal in maiden sprint. Further - Draws good middle post, Baze scales Sadler trainee, jockey-trainer combo are always dangerous in these spots. Value Play -- Bring Home Thegold

5th Race -- Skimming - Part of potent Frankel-trained coupled entry with Aptitude, Gomez here, Pincay there, won Gold Cup warm-up race, two to beat one proposition. Captain Steve - Dubai World Cup winner may have needed Stephen Foster outing when runner up, wheel right back here, Stevens now on Baffert trainee. Value Play -- Futural

6th Race -- Hezgotanothergear - Training at Anita, Baze aboard Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, draws good post, might be Gold Cup consolation prize for team. Future Minister - Stevens scales Harty trainee for Godolphin Racing, Inc., needs prompt start and clear trip from rail post, well bred colt. Value Play -- Werblin

7th Race -- Turkish Prize - Pincay back on Mandella trainee, draws good box for turf route, ready for a catbird trip here. Penshel - Draws good inner post here, Stevens atop Drysdale trainee, this one has big chance to get the trip here. Value Play -- Prairieton

8th Race -- Mandola - Training at Anita, McCarron takes this Robbins trainee for owner Ridder Thoroughbred Farm, draws well, good spot here. Divine Spirit - Hustling Espinoza atop this Baffert trainee, draws good outside post for the sprint distance, respect connections. Value Play -- Star Chief

9th Race -- Beefeater Baby - Solis astride one-of-two Frankel-trained "hidden entry" here, filly pack powerful closing kick, may provide victory celebration cocktail to backers. Innit - Irish-bred filly draws outside post for marathon turf handicap, McCarron aboard McAnally trainee for owner Duchossois, connections speak well for chances. Value Play -- LIve Your Dreams

10th Race -- Caller One - Won big sprint in Dubai then came back running in recent Hollypark stakes, Nakatani fits Chapman trainee well, next step on Breeders' Cup Sprint schedule. Elaborate - McCarron aboard Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, won this event last year, capable of upsetter role if top one falters, this one is also Breeders' Cup nominated. Value Play -- Grey Memo 11th Race -- Tyler Rex - Draws good post for full field in turf route, Solis scales Mandella trainee for owners Moss, edge in tough finale. Irish Minstrel - McCarron takes this Inda trainee, bred to like the green, trip will be a key here, rider a key anywhere. Value Play -- Spainbird