Gierkink's Woodbine horses to watch for week of July 26
TIZZARUNNER
Trainer: Mark Casse
Last race: July 25, 4th
Finish: 3rd by 3 3/4
Beyer: 76
He rallied steadily from fourth before galloping out strongly at first asking in the rapidly run Colin Stakes, which was dominated by the two talented front-runners. The $325,000 juvenile purchase could have a bright future.
AWESOME SONG
Trainer: Reade Baker
Last race: July 25, 5th
Finish: 4th by 8 3/4
She was bumped at the break and on the backstretch before making up some ground from the back of the pack when favored in a maiden special weight turf sprint. The daughter of Awesome Again should break through when things go her way.
BANK FLOAT
Trainer: Kelly Rubley
Last race: July 24, 8th
Finish: 3rd by 3
Beyer: 83
He dueled for lead through honest fractions before weakening in the final sixteenth of an 11-furlong optional claimer on grass. The Fair Hill-based 5-year-old has run three solid races since returning from an extended layoff in the spring and appears to have more upside.