Gierkink: Woodbine horses to watch for week of April 25
DRAGON BAY
Trainer: Stu Simon
Last race: April 24, 8th
Finish: 2nd by a neck
He mounted a wide bid from fourth over an inside-favoring track to lose a nail-biter in the Wando Stakes to Bear’sway, who saved ground all the way. He can handle turf and the Tapeta and is eligible for a first-level allowance.
ESTRADA’S GIRL
Trainer: Donnie MacRae
Last race: April 22, 8th
Finish: 3rd by 1 1/2
Beyer: 78
After missing the break, she saved ground in sixth on the turn before rallying wide over a surface that aided front-runners and pace pressers. Her next start will be her second after a layoff, and it could be a peak one.
GOODOLDHOCKEYGAME
Trainer: Robert Tiller
Last race: April 23, 8th
Finish: 2nd by 1
Beyer: 92
He evolved into one of the leading sprinters on the grounds last fall and then picked up right where he left off in his first start of the year in the New Providence Stakes. After awaiting room along the rail on the turn, he closed nicely in the stretch, running his last quarter in 24.26 seconds.