Gierkink: Woodbine horses to watch for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

BUSHROD
Trainer: Judd Becker
Last race: Oct. 13, 7th
Finish: 5th by three lengths
Beyer: 90

The Chicago shipper didn’t have a clear running lane through the stretch in the Grade 2 Nearctic Stakes, in which he was dismissed at 33-1.

NIGHT WATCHMAN
Trainer: Anthony Pottinger
Last race: Oct. 14, 4th
Finish: 3rd by 3 1/4 lengths
Beyer: 65

He was shuffled back in traffic from a stalking position on the far turn before closing belatedly in a $10,000 route for non-winners of two, the type of race he can win next time out.

ROSE RING
Trainer: Steve Chircop
Last race: Oct. 14, 11th
Finish: 1st by 1/2 length
Beyer: 64

After veering into the rail from post 1 at the break, she circled wide to topple $20,000 non-winners of two opposition in just her third start. She could beat non-winners of three company in her first try at that condition.