Gierkink: Woodbine horses to watch for week of Aug. 20, 2018

ESKIMINZIN

Trainer: Carlos Grant

Last race: Aug. 18, 10^th

Finish: 4^th by 9 1/4

Beyer: 71

This hard-trying little colt finished fourth in both the Prince of Wales and Breeders’ Stakes. Turning back to a mile against Ontario-sired sophomores in the Sept. 16 Vice Regent Stakes should be perfect for him.

NASHTRICK

Trainer: Josie Carroll

Unraced

This 2-year-old son of good turf sire Hat Trick has been working up a storm. He hails from the family of Queen’s Plate victor Archers Bay and Grade 3 stakes winner Nashinda.

PEPPERED

Trainer: Reade Baker

Last race: Aug. 19, 8^th

Finish: 3^rd by 2 1/2

Beyer: 77

He went to the bench after getting drilled in the Grade 1 Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream in March, and could clear the first allowance condition next time in his third start back.