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

Thursday, May 31, 2001 | 10:36 a.m.

Friday's card

1st Race -- Pacific Gold -- Training at Anita, Berrio aboard owner-trainer Garcia charge, draws well and fits the heat. Ol Charlie Boy -- Solis atop Truman trainee, needs prompt start and clear sailing from rail post in sprint opener, trip the key here. Value Play -- Mean Bean King

2nd Race -- Stage Player -- Part of Dutton-trained coupled entry with Doubling In Tricks, Solis here, Atkinson there, double Dutton threat in this. Ohtobe -- Hustling Pedroza aboard Moger, Jr. trainee, draws outer post in short dash, needs a sharp start from blocks for graduation chance. Value Play -- Bolero Bill

3rd Race -- Luna Negra -- Irish-bred runner draws good post for turf mile, Flores scales Frankel trainee, connections always dangerous in these spots. American Czarina -- Nakatani takes father-in-law trainer Dollace charge, another who draws well, good spot for action. Value Play -- Bush Triumph

4th Race -- Star Over Dixie -- Training at Anita, Solis scales Headley trainee, draws good post for the sprint outing, may be the Star Over this field. Will's Wings -- Draws good post here, Pincay atop Harrington trainee, should get a good trip in this spot. Value Play -- Acts Like A Winner

5th Race -- Big Shot -- Argentine-bred lands middle post for turf route, Pincay again on Mandella trainee, has Big Shot to win here. Prairieton -- Training at Anita, draws rail spot, McCarron aboard Sahadi trainee, respect connections here. Value Play -- Marlwood

6th Race -- Jinistry -- Berrio aboard Stute trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post in full field sprinting here, good spot for action. Dream Angel -- Draws extreme outside post, Baze on this one of two Sadler 'hidden entries', productive team. Value Play -- Gritty Madam

7th Race -- Ora Pro Nobis -- Argentine-bred draws good post for short field in short turf dash feature, Solis on McAnally trainee, Ora Pro No-problem here? King Slayer -- British-bred training at Anita, Nakatani astride Hess trainee, King may Slay-er this field. Value Play -- McCordnskuba

8th Race -- Because Of You -- Draws outside post for 7-panel nightcap, Solis scales Warren trainee, Because Of You she could win finale. High Bolly -- Pincay on Sadler trainee, draws middle box, should get a good trip to take advantage here. Value Play -- My Diamond

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