Gierkink: Woodbine horses to watch for week of July 9, 2018

UNITED
Trainer: Roger Attfield
Last race: July 4, second
Finish: 1st by 5 1/2 lengths
Beyer: 78

He fought off two challengers up front through fast fractions before drawing off for a decisive maiden victory going long on the Tapeta. That was the huge 3-year-old’s first start as a gelding, and it shouldn’t be long before he clears the first allowance condition.

CODDIWOMPLE
Trainer: Dan Wills
Last race: July 6, first
Finish: 2nd by a head
Beyer: 44

She just missed after closing from seventh when going from six to seven furlongs while jumping up in value to meet $20,000 maidens. The 3-year-old Giant Gizmo filly is bred to run on, and to improve with experience.

DEED’S LEGACY
Trainer: Sid Attard
Last race: July 8, sixth
Finish: 4th by 3 1/2 lengths
Beyer: 35

She got away slowly before closing belatedly at first asking in a five-furlong maiden special for Ontario-sired juvenile fillies, which should set the daughter of Court Vision up nicely for a stretch-out in distance.