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

Friday, June 20, 2003 | 10:36 a.m.

1st Race -- ACE'S VALENTINE -- Training at Santa Anita, Valenzuela on one of two Glatt-trained entries, wheels right back here. LINDA EDER -- Also ships across town for this, hustling Pedroza on main man Carava trainee, draws good rail post for route claiming opener. Value Play -- CONTINENTAL MISS

2nd Race -- ANGELA'STOUGHWATER -- Draws good middle post for 7-panel claimer, Pedroza on another Carava trainee, jockey-trainer team may have big day. GOT THE MESSAGE -- Draws alongside top pick, Smith scales Spawr trainee, backers hope he Got The victory Message. Value Play -- GRAVITATE

3rd Race -- SPRING STAR -- French-bred draws good rail post for turf mile, Solis astride Mandella trainee, Spring could be the Star on the first day of summer. BLUSHING BRIDE -- British-bred lands good spot in sod allowance outing, Baze aboard young Canani trainee, foes Blushing from the Bride here? Value Play -- CUNNING PLAY

4th Race -- PERFECT MOON -- Solis scales co-owner Stute trainee, draws good box for freshman stakes dash, solid connections for early added-money success. DON'TSELLMESHORT -- P. Val atop Hendricks trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post in sprint stakes, Don't-sell-him-short. Value Play -- DAVE THE DUDE

5th Race -- LOU'S EXPECTATION -- Likes this short turf trip, Smith scales Spawr trainee, Expectation of Lou's backers is repeat victory. DE VALMONT -- Draws good box in full field of sod claimers at dash distance, P. Val atop Cardenas trainee, De Valmont victory here? Value Play -- SEVEN JILLION

6th Race -- COMMANDER'S FLAG -- Training at Santa Anita, Solis scales Headley trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, will be rolling late. SUNSET PLACE -- Top jock P. Val stays on McAnally trainee, better suited at 7-panel allowance/claiming distance, should be in the mix throughout. Value Play -- MARTINBLESTME

7th Race -- CAROCA -- Solis scales De Seroux trainee for owner Paulson Living Trust, well-bred runner fits turf profile, barn knows how to get them ready. WELL AT THE TOP -- Irish-bred draws good post for turf route maiden outing, Espinoza on Frankel trainee, respect these connections too. Value Play -- OPERA AIDA

8th Race -- AZERI -- Reigning Horse Of The Year going for her tenth consecutive victory here, Smith/De Seroux/Paulson Living Trust team, another Grade I for the gal. BARE NECESSITIES -- Part of Dollace-trained coupled entry with AMERICAN CZARINA, Solis here, Espinoza there, double threat if top one falters. Value Play -- SISTER GIRL BLUES

9th Race -- FINANCIAL -- P. Val aboard Knight trainee for owner Asmussen, draws good post in sprint maiden/claiming finale, owner-trainer-jockey team cagey set. BUST YOUR BUBBLE -- Hustling Espinoza on Puype trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post in Cal-bred nightcap, Bust maiden Bubble? Value Play -- ROYAL SUN