DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, March 5, 2022

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12:40 GP 2nd SILVERLEAF (#2, 12-1) not only got valuable experience but a huge fitness boost going two turns over the deeper Tapeta going in debut. Shortens up in distance, tries the dirt and should offer some value in a very wide open and seemingly loaded MSW 3yo filly dash. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

1:52 AQU 3rd PRIME FACTOR (#4, 5-1) looked like a prospect while scoring impressively in his career debut at the end of his 2yo campaign; went right onto the Derby Trail early last year but didn't improve with distance and his campaign was over before the summer; started back from a long layoff for a new trainer last time and easily handled entry-level allowance rivals while in charge of the pace; needs to take a step forward but appears to have the ability to do so an this is not a strong Grade 3 field. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:23 AQU 4th JUMPSTER (#4, 10-1) the lightly-raced option in this field and he looked good breaking his maiden with a 65 Beyer last June, before failing to stretch out and going away after only one more start; projects to have some pace in front of him as he starts back at the right level, just has to be ready. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:52 AQU 5th MOPED DENNIS (#1, 7-2) spent time on a good rail first time out but he raced on well after getting out-paced early in that spot while earning a 64 Beyer; had no chance with Gotham entrant Golden Code last time over a wet track, and he was wrapped up in the stretch when it was clear he wasn't going to make an impact; has some pedigree behind him as he looks to rebound on the stretch out. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

2:57 LRL 6th TRITONE GAL (#5, 6-1) gave a good try in first start following 237 days on the sidelines. Knocked sideways leaving the gate, she saved ground behind the slow pace set by favored winner American Bastet, eased off the inside in upper stretch and finished with some interest in between foes. Expecting normal improvement in second start of form cycle and she graduated in second career outing last year. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:17 TAM 7th MELANCHOLY BLUES (#4, 4-1) looked like a new filly in that last loss, as she was involved early on but came running late in a much-improved effort; that was her first start without blinkers, and that equipment change may be what she was looking for. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

3:40 GP 8th PREVALENCE (#4, 8-1) did not break clean, turned in even effort returning from extended vacation and taken to improve with that one under his belt. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:18 TAM 9th ANARCHIST (#10, 6-1) is kin to three starters, all of them winners and all of them best on the main track, and the multiple stakes-placed dam won six races, all of them on dirt; this colt has a couple of works that hint at speed and he figures to be overlooked some in the wagering. -Kenny Peck | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:23 LRL 9th PHRA PHROM (#4, 8-1) showed improvement racing as a first-time gelding. Battled with the odds-on winner from the outside, seemed a bit uncomfortable with his lead change on the turn and tired in the stretch. That early speed gives him another dimension. -Dan Illman | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

4:27 AQU 8th KAZ'S BEACH (#3, 8-1) got wired in his first attempt at this condition in December before getting a break; his win prior to that off the layoff was solid with a slight new Beyer top, and he had also run very well when winning his prior dirt start in a strongly run race; fits here and runs well fresh. -Mike Beer | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

5:04 OP 7th UNCAPTURED DREAM (#6, 9-2) ran a credible second in his career debut last out and is a logical choice back. He's also appealing as a February foal. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

5:42 GP 12th HOWLING TIME (#3, 15-1) showed his class in the Street Sense, did not run his best when surprisingly on lead in very key Kentucky Jockey Club that has since produced winners of both the Sam Davis and Holy Bull. Working well, might be good enough to spring the upset if not need one off the 3 plus month layoff. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

6:10 OP 9th BANDIT POINT (#2, 8-1) makes his fourth consecutive appearance in the Nodouble and he's run either second or third in his previous starts in the race. He is best served with pace to fuel his run and there's a chance he gets what he needs in this large field, courtesy of a few of these. -Mary Rampellini | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

6:12 GP 13th SPENDARELLA (#4, 6-1) an impressive and relatively well graded debut winner. Might handle jump to stakes company with expected improvement. -Mike Welsch | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

8:40 WBS (Harness) 6th AIR STRIKE (#2, 5-2) was a victim of pace and trip last week and still closed some ground late on two breakaway leaders. He should take control of this series consolation early and he will be a multi-race single for me. – Garnet Barnsdale | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets

9:40 MED (Harness) 9th CAPTAIN BARBOSSA (#8, 7-2) now has a couple of starts under his belt and I have to think this is the week where they’ll fire him off the gate to prepare for the Borgata series at Yonkers. His best certainly beats these. – Derick Giwner | Get PPs for this race | Bet this race with DRF Bets