Gierkink: Woodbine horses to watch for week of Aug. 8
AFLEET DOLL
Trainer: Mike Wright
Last race: Aug. 6, 1st
Finish: 2nd by 1/2
Beyer: 68
After breaking inward and bumping with a rival, she ran a winning race first-time out in a five-furlong maiden special. This 2-year-old daughter of classic winner Afleet Alex is bred to run on.
JADE DRAGON
Trainer: Marty Drexler
Last race: Aug. 6, 8th
Finish: 5th by 1 3/4
He outran his 82-1 odds while seemingly overmatched in the Shepperton Stakes. After breaking outward, he took the long way home while closing from well back to beat several talented rivals, most notably stakes winner Seffeara.
B C BUD
Trainer: Blair Miller
Last race: Aug. 5, seventh
Finish: 8th by 8
Beyer: 47
He was among the favorites in a $10,000 conditioned claimer, in which he lost all chance after getting wiped out at the break. Expect him to rebound off the claim if things go his way, and the price should be square.
--Ron Gierkink