Gierkink: Woodbine horses to watch for week of July 15, 2019

RECONFIGURE

Trainer: Robert Tiller

Last race: July 13, 1^st

Finish: 1^st by 3

Beyer: 91

The once-beaten 7-year-old was claimed from an impressive performance in a $25,000 turf sprint. Don’t be surprised if he shows up as a contender in the second leg of the Woodbine Turf Sprint Series.

AVIE’S SAMURAI

Trainer: Josie Carroll

Last race: July 13, 2^nd

Finish: 2^nd by 1 ¾

Beyer: 63

She gave the favored Western Taffy a run for her money and galloped out strongly when they both debuted in a five-furlong maiden special.

SUNSPEAR

Trainer: Ian Black

Last race: July 14, 4^th

Finish: 5th by 3 ½

Beyer: 56

In his first try as a gelding, he stalked the pace from a four-wide position before flattening out in the final sixteenth in his best effort vs. Ontario-sired/$40,000 maidens.