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

Friday, May 4, 2001 | 9:56 a.m.

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Venus Genus - Training at Anita, Pedroza on main man Carava trainee, should be part of pace from rail post in sprint opener. Vaquero - Draws alongside top pick down inside, Blanc atop Dutrow trainee, needs a trip from starting box. Value Play -- Negri

2nd Race -- Mcadam - Jauregui subs for Derby rider Pincay on Spawr trainee, needs good spot to sit from post draw, fits here. Moscow U. - Draws just inside top pick, Pedroza astride Truman trainee, a factor throughout. Value Play -- As We Know It

3rd Race -- Pie N Burger - Baze scales Baffert trainee for owners Friendly, should get good trip from outer post at the 7 furlongs, lunch time. Spycat - Training at Anita, McCarron scales Sahadi trainee, jockey-trainer team is always dangerous. Value Play -- Solarino

4th Race -- Ladir - Baze takes this Mandella trainee for owners Moss, draws good post in full field sprinting here, graduation pending. Truly A Judge - Draws good box here, Pedroza sits Carava trainee, duo to respect in maiden-claiming outing. Value Play -- Ritmo De Luci

5th Race -- Lanka - McCarron atop Bray trainee for owner Paulson Living Trust, draws good spot for turf route, connections are key. Korasoun - Irish-bred runner draws inner post, Gomez on Frankel trainee, should fit right in here. Value Play -- Big Shot

6th Race -- Soud - Draws good post for sprint distance, hustling Julio returns for trainer Drysdale, jockey-trainer team was productive at one time. Fun And Sun - Baze aboard Mandella trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, should show some early foot from inner post, adds blinkers to help. Value Play -- Olympic Light

7th Race -- Higher Image - Gomez on Jory trainee, draws good spot for short turf dash, likes this trip, beware. Tillie's Victor - Training at Anita, McCarron scales Threewitt trainee, rider presence could be key to Tillie's Victor-y. Value Play -- Diamant

8th Race -- Skimming - Returns to races here, Gomez back on one of two Frankel trainees in five-horse field, might need an outing though. Euchre - The 'other' Frankel horse, this returning stakes winner gets Pedroza up, trainer holds hand to quinella here. Value Play -- Futural

9th Race -- Thrillion - Draws good rail post in full field of turf route nightcap, McCarron scales Ellis trainee for owner Hughes, dangerous team. Al Ghazi - Draws alongside top pick from inner post, Gomez tabbed to ride one of two Drysdale-trained 'hidden entries', should get a good trip here. Value Play -- Nashville Cat