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

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 | 9:59 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's horse racing column appears Monday and his Southern California selections run Tuesday-Sunday.

Thursday's card

1st Race -- PENTELI DE GRAS - Bug boy Krigger aboard Hofmans trainee, draws rail post for short dash opener, needs prompt start for best chance. KICKIN CLOVER - Draws good box for claimer, Berrio on Avila trainee, hard knocker at this low level for productive team. Value Play -- PRINCESS SLEW CAT

2nd Race -- MOUNTAIN FLAG - Draws good post for sprint distance, Solis atop Harrington trainee, fits this heat well. FLEETING TERM - Hustling bug boy Trujillo astride Jory trainee, draws good outer box here, adds blinkers as part of package for this outing. Value Play -- AT A BOY LUTHER

3rd Race -- LAUNDERING MONEY - Co-owner & trainer Dutton tabs apprentice Krigger here, draws good post for short dash, barn good with early career runners. MY HONEY BUNNY - Draws well for maiden/claimer, hustling Rollins aboard Harrington trainee, backers hope for sweet graduation. Value Play -- ASHLEY B

4th Race -- MCADAM - Draws good spot for route outing, Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, jockey-trainer combo productive team. BIN DERE DID DAT - Main man Pedroza on this one-of-two Carava-trained 'hidden entry', needs crafty trip, but, he has Bin Dere and Did Dat before. Value Play -- PARA ALQUILAR

5th Race -- SAINT BERNADETTE - Training at Santa Anita, Solis scales Headley trainee for owner Stronach Stables, take the 'house' horse here. CON SPIRITO - Draws alongside top pick, Blanc on Bray trainee, mare should be a factor throughout the route allowance/claimer. Value Play -- ST. EULALIA

6th Race -- SNOWBALLS CHANCE - Part of co-owner & trainer Dutton coupled entry with TWO THIRTY SEVEN, Solis here, Krigger there, double diploma threat. THE SETH BOMBER - Hustling Pedroza on Ward trainee, draws well in maiden/claiming dash, Seth may be The Bomber in this field. Value Play -- PINE FOR JAVA

7th Race -- NATIONAL ANTHEM - British-bred draws well in turf route feature, Solis atop McAnally trainee for owner Duchossois, pick in tough heat. RIVIERA - French-bred fits here, Desormeaux aboard Frankel trainee for owner Gann, tough tandem anytime. Value Play -- LITTLE GHAZI

8th Race -- SOLO SINGER - Hustling bug boy Trujillo atop Harrington trainee, draws good spot for short nightcap dash, backers hope Solo's tune is victory march. TIMELY TOSS - Solis aboard co-owner Dutton trainee, needs prompt start from rail post in maiden/claimer, adds blinkers for this. Value Play -- MY ICE QUEEN