Las Vegas Sun

May 7, 2024

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

Saturday's card

1st Race -- Mr. Vice Prizident - Wheels back quickly after last race victory, Baze on Mitchell trainee, strikes while the irons are hot? Tim In The Gym - Draws good rail post for route opener, Delahoussaye on Cassidy trainee, sits the catbird seat here. Value Play -- Before And After

2nd Race -- Stage Player - Dutton-trainee draws rail post, needs prompt start in short baby dash, jockey Smith may get first southland victory here. Free Pass - Baze scales Hofmans trainee, should hustle along from middle post, no Free Pass for diploma here. Value Play -- Palmerton

3rd Race -- Indigo Myth - Solis scales Frankel trainee in marathon turf feature, should find the trip to his liking, Indigo chances no Myth here. Kudos - Delahoussaye aboard Mandella trainee for owners Moss, fits this heat well, could step up to win this. Value Play -- Guillamou City

4th Race -- No Apollogee - Draws good box for this, hustling Pedroza on one-of-two Spawr-trained 'hidden entry' here, a factor throughout. Scoop Of Ice - Espinoza scales Dutrow trainee, draws just outside top pick, could trip out in this spot. Value Play -- Sing Because

5th Race -- The Chang - Draws extreme outside post for the 7-panel run, Pedroza takes O'Neill trainee, good spot for action. Six Point Eight - Espinoza on Specht trainee, draws good post, this race could set up well for running style. Value Play -- Power Wing

6th Race -- Spaldene - McCarron aboard this McAnally trainee for owners Moss, draws good box here, connections say this one won't be a maiden long. Bright Idea - Training at Anita, draws just inside top pick, Espinoza tabbed on Lukas trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis. Value Play -- Brisquette

7th Race -- Our Main Man - Only shipper from Santa Anita in field, Baze atop Hofmans trainee, adds blinkers for this outing. Miner's Music - Hustling Espinoza on Garcia trainee, draws good post for route outing, should get a good trip here. Value Play -- Sharp Looking Dude

8th Race -- Audmar - Draws good rail post for turf route, Solis aboard Frankel trainee, should save ground and pounce in this spot. Gentle Giant - McCarron on Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, well spotted here, respect connections. Value Play -- Poker Creek

9th Race -- Riyadh City - Solis scales Canani trainee for owners The Thoroughbred Corporation, getting closer to a win every outing, City road leads to winners circle? Lytle Creek - Baze aboard this Baffert trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, good post, fits this heat, might be up the Creek here. Value Play -- Guiding Force

10th Race -- McCreary - Hustling Julio atop one of two Drysdale-trained 'hidden entries' here, draws good spot, jockey-trainer combo have productive past. Spainbird - Another jockey-trainer tandem with McCarron on McAnally charge, draws good rail box for turf finale, Irish-bred could get THE trip. Value Play -- R McLennen

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