MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022 — FIRST POST 12:55 P.M.

Best Bets: MASTER OF WAR (5th)-- EGO MAN (9th)

Race 1
TOWSON – Closed huge gap despite very poor start this level and appears helpful pace scenario.
FLORENCIA – Looked bit like old self when edged as longshot this spot; finished ahead of top pick.
QUIET PLEASE – No match for runaway opponent when facing three-time winners; weight off for this.
SPECIAL RISK – Progressed in latest and close in several routes last year; upset possibility.
Race 2
GREYZER – Stretches out in softest spot since arriving from Florida and removing blinkers.
SLEW TANG CLAN – Eventful trip this level in bulky field and Linder stable has them firing.
EYE OF GUNFIGHTER – Prominent throughout in finish dominated by stretch-runners; draws inside again.
SPIRIT WOLF – Failed to fire on muddy footing but runs good race on occasion over fast surface.
Race 3
EMPRESS IRENE – Game filly seeks fourth straight with realistic next step; chance to shake loose.
CARAMEL CREAM – Advanced wide after poor start when length behind top pick; 10 career scores.
FINE ONE WON – Forced pace nearly this far with solid routers; rare attempt sprinting.
AWESOME PAL – Drops and likely to pursue top choice early; winner of 6 of 23 outings.
Race 4
BELLA G – Rediscovered ability taking another drop when overcoming long duel; capable of repeating.
LIL MISS HOTSHOT – Veteran competed well but failed as odds-on chalk behind repeat winner this spot.
CARMELTINI – Slow fuse but moves from “open” to “beaten” spot again and should be gaining late.
GALILEO’S AFFAIR – Rallied behind lively fractions to win last and takes logical next step.
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Race 5
MASTER OF WAR – Overcame eventful trip in narrow score and capable of repeat with better trip.
BRETT’S WORLD – Far behind in Gulfstream finale but switches to Ness barn and good in past.
STRUM AND PLUCK – Drops again in rare stamina test and possible pacesetter with softer pace.
 GREEN GROWTH – Signs of life lately and Bouchard barn won Wednesday feature with 32-1 longshot.
Race 6
MISQUILLO – Improved in latest and could benefit from contested pace at suitable yardage.
SHETALKSTOMUCH – Closed big gap this spot in shorter race and flattered when conqueror repeated.
SHARON’S LAW – Set pace in route and battled when challenged; often hits board but just one-for-29.
B B’S ROCKET – Faced classier in past but hampered by stamina issues lately; can’t dismiss yet.
Race 7
TWIRLING WIND – Dueled winner throughout in game effort and makes third attempt for Ness barn.
SNOW FORECAST – Hard-earned score to end losing streak and threat again with slight raise.
WHAT ABOUT TONIGHT – Versatile and frequently claimed mare close up in blanket finish this spot.
KIT KAT KATIE – Speedy and nearly always gives her best; steps up but contender on best.
Race 8
ADHWAA – Drops notch after game narrow defeat and back with routers; might attempt to wire.
SHEKNOWSTHEDRILL – Dueled eventual winner to stretch this level and romped in prior outing.
MALIBU ANTHEM – Tests stamina again seeking fourth straight victory for new management.
GO METRO GIRL – Made up ground as longshot when finishing ahead of second pick; needs set up.
Race 9
EGO MAN – Big effort despite troubled trip in tougher field and narrowly missed previously after hiatus.
FLOAT ON – Less than two lengths behind this spot and earlier success on West Coast as contender.
VICTOR’S DYNASTY – Forced pace when overmatched in Canadian finale; Linder barn on a roll.
TIO WIL– Overcame early roughing after changing barns again; frequent winner threat again.
Race 10
SAILOR AGAIN – Just missed when easily second best in game effort this spot; scores with similar try.
FIFTY SHEAS OFGREY – Eased after breaking poorly but prior start makes threat; races cheapest ever.
CITY GUY – Front-runner weakened behind top pick; probable pacesetter again at same distance.
DAHTESTES HERO – Faltered on Maryland road trip after crushing bottom maidens locally.