Gierkink: Woodbine horses to watch for week of July 15, 2019
RECONFIGURE
Trainer: Robert Tiller
Last race: July 13, 1st
Finish: 1st 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, 2nd
Finish: 2nd 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, 4th
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.


