Gierkink: Woodbine horses to watch for week of April 17

AARONIC BLESSING
Trainer: Suzanne Drake
Last race: April 15, 9th
Finish: 9th by 14 1/2
Beyer: 32
The speedy 4-year-old missed the break from the outside post and then made a wide bid into contention on the turn before tiring as the favorite in his comeback. It was his first outing in eight months, and he definitely merits a mulligan.

FRESH PRINCESS
Trainer: Tony Gattellaro
Last race: April 16, 1st
Finish: 3rd by 3/4
Beyer: 50
She was bottled up in traffic behind the leaders along the inside through the stretch and was probably best in the five-furlong maiden special weight dash. The daughter of Giant Gizmo is bred to run long.