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

Wednesday, May 30, 2001 | 11:21 a.m.

Thursday's card

1st Race -- Brown's Champion -- Bug boy Rodriguez returns on Lewis trainee, well spotted to win right back, opening stand Champion should be Brown. Willy The Pooh -- Draws good post for sprint opener, Rollins atop Sticka trainee, don't Pooh Willy's chance here. Value Play -- Brite Nite

2nd Race -- Grand Tour -- Baze on Baffert trainee for owners Bob & Beverly Lewis, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post sprinting here, dangerous team. Boyle Heights Kid -- Draws alongside top pick, Pincay aboard Sadler trainee, senior takes Kid to maiden--claiming graduation? Value Play -- Cannonier

3rd Race -- Allocute -- Delahoussaye takes Silva trainee, draws good inner post for the route outing, should get good graduation trip here. Tropical Blossom -- Flores atop Bray trainee for owners Wygod, must overcome outside post here, dons blinkers for this. Value Play -- Glitter Miss

4th Race -- Song Of Summer -- Gomez takes this Dollace trainee, draws good box for sprint distance, Song is right for season. Kipper's Kitten -- Training at Anita, Solis again on Carava trainee, should use speed from rail post here. Value Play -- Maganda

5th Race -- Peanut Butter Man -- Draws good post for turf route, Delahoussaye aboard O'Neill trainee, adds blinkers for this. Nashville Cat -- Draws alongside top pick, Stevens teams with trainer Drysdale here, bred to break maiden in short order. Value Play -- Alotta Numbers

6th Race -- The Station -- Hard-knocking runner well spotted here, draws good outer post for the sprint distance, Flores again on Stute trainee. Coke's Tribute -- Puzzling return effort, wheels right back here, Pincay/Spawr team should always be respected, one more chance? Value Play -- Benedict A Kite

7th Race -- Garden In The Rain -- French-bred draws good inner post for turf route feature, hot-riding Blanc scales Canani trainee, good spot here. A La Reine -- Mandella trainee didn't have the greatest trip in last, Solis trys again, should be in the mix throughout, beware. Value Play ---- Velvet Morning

8th Race -- Kite Season -- Draws good middle post for nightcap dash, Baze scales Baffert trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, connections always dangerous. Dilly Ish -- Nakatani aboard Chapman trainee, adds blinkers for more speed, prompt break could mean a diploma here. Value Play ---- Slews Toon