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

Thursday, May 30, 2002 | 9:50 a.m.

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

Friday's card

1st Race -- MANLY VALENTINE -- Gomez atop gelding here, draws good spot in route opener, could be 'in time' to win at this level. POOL MUSIC -- British-bred draws good inner post for claimer, Valdivia astride, has been competitive at this level. Value Play -- SPECIAL MATTER

2nd Race -- SUPER HIGH -- Draws good post for route stakes, CJ McCarron on, should sit a catbird trip in this. KINGDOM BOUND -- Draws rail post for turf outing, P. Val insures early interest, Kingdom Bound for winners circle? Value Play -- SHARSANNA

3rd Race -- CHILL IN PARIS -- Desormeaux in saddle, draws good outer post for 7-panel claimer, Chill In Paris to heat at Hollywood? BENDEROSA -- Draws good box, Valdivia sits here, well spotted at this level for solid run. Value Play -- WILLY'S WAY

4th Race -- LEATHER TOUGH -- Draws good box for sprint distance, Solis scales here, need only live up to namesake to win. LUCY'S JAG -- P. Val atop for prompt start, draws good post in maiden/claimer, if he runs like a Jag Lucy's in winners circle. Value Play -- FLAG STEALER

5th Race -- BLUESTHESTANDARD -- Draws good outside box and well spotted at this level, Pincay again, hard-knocker seldom runs bad one. STONEY -- Draws inner post for sprint claimer, P. Val aboard, should be forward factor throughout. Value Play -- TOO HIGH

6th Race -- FLYING MARVYL -- Pedroza stays here, draws good post for maiden/claiming sprint, disappointment may turn it around in this. COLONIAL BELLE -- Needs prompt start from inner post here, P. Val to insure quick interest, Colonial may ring the diploma Belle here. Value Play -- WILYACROSSMYVALLE

7th Race -- FIT FOR A KING -- Hard-knocking gelding is hickory at this trip, Pincay again, usual solid effort could be all that he needs here. ISLANDER -- Likes short turf trips, P. Val perfect fit for speedy runner, could be elusive target in turf dash feature. Value Play -- FLYING RUDOLPH

8th Race -- WAR SURGEON -- Gelding gest Desormeaux here, draws good post for sprint nightcap, Surgeon to dissect diploma here. REHABILITATED -- Draws good box for maiden/claimer, Valdivia atop for this, Rehabilitated interest could produce graduation. Value Play -- WHAT SAY