Gierkink: Woodbine horses to watch for week of July 3

INFLEXIBILITY
Trainer: Chad Brown
Last race: July 2, 10th
Finish: 3rd by 5 1/4 lengths
Beyer: 88

She had a troubled trip before ending up third in both the Queen’s Plate and Woodbine Oaks on the Tapeta. The daughter of Scat Daddy is bred strongly for the grass, on which she graduated at Belmont.

LA VIE EN ROSE
Trainer: Nick Gonzalez
Last race: June 30, 2nd
Finish: third by 3 1/4 lengths
Beyer: none

She tracked the eventual winner through a quick opening quarter before fading to third in her five-furlong debut, after which she galloped out strongly. Her trainer has solid numbers with maiden second-timers, and this one could improve significantly next time.