Ralph Siraco’s selections for Friday’s races at Hollywood Park
Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002 | 9:33 a.m.
Ralph Siraco's horse racing column appears Monday and his Southern California selections run Tuesday-Sunday.
Friday's card
1st Race -- SUMMERTIME FUN -- Solis atop Duncan trainee, draws outside post in short five-horse field in route opener, Summertime Fun in fall? EARLY ARRIVAL -- Training at Santa Anita, draws alongside top pick in turf starter allowance, Berrio on owner-trainer Soto runner. Value Play -- AETHA
2nd Race -- PANCHO'S PRIDE -- Nakatani on co-owner Chapman trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post at sprint distance, takes Pride in victory? ADVENTURE CAT -- P. Val atop Van Berg trainee, needs speed from rail box in maiden/claimer, Cat graduation should be Adventure from there. Value Play -- SHELLY'S TERMS
3rd Race -- FLYING RUDOLPH -- Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, fits this short turf dash, in barn to produce long overdue win. CHAMP'S STAR -- Draws just inside top pick for dash claimer, Solis scales owner-trainer Dutton runner, a factor throughout. Value Play -- KOLINOR
4th Race -- UNCHAIN THE STARS -- Finally gets good post draw, Flores atop Becerra trainee, adds blinkers here for long overdue diploma. STAR IN THE NORTH -- Draws good post for maiden/claimer dash, Krone atop Gaines trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, right connections here. Value Play -- SILVER REVIEW
5th Race -- ZAM ZAM -- P. Val on co-owner Dolan trainee, one-of-two in the field going for a tag, should be in the mix throughout for sprint outing. CAT'S CAT -- Draws alongside top pick in allowance/claimer, Smith scales Hofmans trainee, Cat could be the Cat's meow here. Value Play -- AVA DARLING
6th Race -- THE WICKED ROSE -- Training at Santa Anita, Berrio aboard young Stute trainee, bred to be solid runner. RAINBOW ACORN -- Draws rail post for sprint maiden/claimer, Flores astride Baffert trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip for diploma. Value Play -- ADINA DUCA
7th Race -- ILE DE FRANCE -- Solis sits Mandella trainee, needs crafty trip from outside post for allowance route, filly of some ability. RIDAA -- Draws just inside top pick, Flores aboard Drysdale trainee for owner Shadwell Farm, respect connections in this spot. Value Play -- SMART LACY
8th Race -- BULLY'S NORTH -- Draws good outer post for 7-panel claimer, Pincay aboard Mitchell trainee, tough team at this level. BRIGADE -- Enriquez on Spawr trainee, draws good spot, hails from solid barn with claiming horses. Value Play -- STREETS OF LAREDO
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