Gierkink: Woodbine Horses to Watch for the week of Sept. 28

IVANKA
Trainer: Sean Smullen
Last race: Sept. 23, 7th
Finish: 4th by 1 3/4
Beyer: 49
She broke a bit slowly and lacked room in the stretch while in the midst of her rally when debuting in a $20,000 sprint. The 3-year-old daughter of Hat Trick is bred to be a miler, and could break through on the stretchout.

JOSE SEA VIEW
Trainer: Nick Gonzalez
Last race: Sept. 23, 3rd
Finish: 2nd by 1 3/4
Beyer: 81
He ran his best race of the year immediately off the $40,000 claim at that same price. He was pressed through moderate fractions before giving way late to a rejuvenated runner. The classy stakes winner is certainly eligible to improve some more second time off the claim.

AMI’S MESA
Trainer: Josie Carroll
Last race: Unraced
She left company in her wake in a good five-furlong gate drill in 1:01.60 on Sept. 26, six days after an impressive solo move from the pole in 1:00.40 under Luis Contreras. The daughter of Sky Mesa could be the next star 2-year-old for this live barn.