MISS METROPOLITAN Trainer: Ralph Biamonte Last race: July 16, 8th Finish: third by one and one-quarter Beyer: 74 She awaited room late on the turn before closing for third in the one-mile Ontario Damsel Stakes. Expect her to be a factor in the 10-furlong Wonder Where Stakes, the final leg of the Canadian Triple Tiara. PAST THE STARS Trainer: Ricky Griffith Last race: July 16, third Finish: 2nd by three Beyer: 28 After breaking awkwardly from the outside, the debuting 2-year-old made his way to the rail and then mounted a belated rally before galloping out strongly vs. $40,000 maidens. FLASHY VAL Trainer: Nick Gonzalez Last race: July 16, 6th Finish: fourth by four and three-quarters Beyer: 59 She had worked nicely prior to her debut, in which she led until mid-stretch before tiring in a maiden special weight sprint on the grass. She should be better for the experience, and probably wouldn’t mind a surface switch to the Tapeta. -- Ron Gierkink