Gierkink: Woodbine horses to watch for week of July 9
EASTER GOLD
Trainer: Marilyn Johnston
Last race: July 5, 8th
Finish: fourth by 1 1/2 lengths
Beyer: 49
In his first outing in nine months, he set a lively pace before weakening late over an anti-speed track in a $6,250 claimer for non-winners of two.
ETHANOL
Trainer: Vito Armata
Last race: July 8, fifth
Finish: seventh by 7 lengths
Beyer: 59
Sent off as the second choice in a first-level allowance sprint, he clipped heels while looking for room late on the turn; a race that you can draw a line through.
WHITE MOON
Trainer: Steve Owens
Last race: July 8, 10th
Finish: third by 3 1/2 lengths
Beyer: 61
After getting away slowly, she got stopped on the turn along the inside before closing wide in a one-mile maiden route on the grass, which appears to be her preferred surface.


