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

Friday, July 18, 2003 | 9:54 a.m.

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

Saturday's card

1st Race -- HONEST ANSWER -- Flores atop Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, draws good box for sprint opener, respect connections. MISS NEW YORK -- P. Val atop co-owner Hollendorfer trainee for allowance/claimer, only one in the field for a tag, solid connections. Value Play -- SHEZSOFOXY

2nd Race -- VENTURE CAT -- Draws good inner post for turf route, P. Val atop Knapp trainee, Cat to Venture trip to winners circle. MR. ROADWAY -- Hustling Espinoza aboard Stute trainee, needs crafty trip from outside post draw in six-horse field, fits this level claimer well. Value Play -- UNUSUAL GLORY

3rd Race -- KEEP 'EM ROLLING -- P. Val aboard Sise trainee, draws good post for sprint distance, backers hope rider can Keep her Rolling to victory. CALLED TO ORDER -- Draws inner post for maiden/claimer, Valdivia on one-of-two Gallagher-trained 'hidden entry', diploma Called To Order? Value Play -- TOBIN'S IRISH LADY

4th Race -- RULER'S COURT -- Training at Santa Anita, Flores on Harty trainee for owner Darley Stud Management, hails from solid barn. PERFECT MOON -- P. Val aboard co-owner Stute trainee, gelding fits this Grade III Juvenile Championship, Perfect trip gives Moon to foes. Value Play -- DAVE THE DUDE

5th Race -- LUCAYAN RODEO -- Hustling Espinoza on Hollendorfer trainee, draws good post for Cal-bred dash, Lucayan to Rodeo diploma. CLEVER JUNE -- Pedroza astride Sise trainee, draws good post for maiden/claimer, June graduation in July? Value Play -- SCROFA

6th Race -- BOLD AMERICAN -- Desormeaux aboard Frankel trainee for owner Juddmonte Farms, needs crafty trip from post draw in turf dash, solid connections. CYBER SLEW -- Baze on one-of-two O'Neill-trained "hidden entry," draws good box for maiden sod sprint, Slew to Cyber graduation? Value Play -- SPINNING AT DAWN

7th Race -- WILD CARD DECK -- Flores atop Lynch trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, draws good box for 7-panel outing, fits these conditions well. POLITICAL RHETORIC -- Draws good post for long one-turn starter allowance, P. Val on Jones trainee, Political-ly correct here? Value Play -- BUST YOUR BUBBLE

8th Race -- SHALINI -- P. Val aboard young Dollace trainee, needs crafty trip from outside post in turf mile feature, journey the key. CONTINENTAL LU -- Espinoza atop Mayberry trainee, draws good inner post for sod stakes, Lu can do? Value Play -- CASTLING

9th Race -- DREAM BOLDY -- P. Val on Moger, Jr., trainee, draws good post for sprint allowance outing, backers Dream a Boldy victory. HURRICANE ROSE -- Draws good box for Cal-bred dash, Alvarado atop co-owner Bonde trainee, cagey connections. Value Play -- BUTTERTART

10th Race -- MR SIPHON -- Draws good post for turf dash finale, P. Val aboard Hendricks trainee, bred to be good one. DECISIONAL -- Baze aboard one-of-two Sadler-trained 'hidden entry', needs crafty trip from inner post for starter allowance sprint, ground-saving victory? Value Play -- ALY'S FEVER