Gierkink's Woodbine Horses to Watch for the week of May 11

VIRTADERO
Trainer: Phil Gracey
Last race: May 9, 4th
Finish: 2nd by 1 1/2
Beyer: 64
He got away about four lengths in arrears before mounting a wide rally on his left lead and then galloped out strongly in a five and a half furlong maiden dash for Ontario-sired stock. It was his first start in over five months, and he could put it all together when he moves out to a longer sprint.

PORTA CAYA
Trainer: Steve Attard
Last race: May 8, 4th
Finish: 3rd by 4
Beyer: 31
She raced wide throughout after breaking outward and then made up some ground in her first start, whch came in a five and a half furlong maiden special. Her trainer has fared well with maiden second-timers, and this one possesses some upside.

ROAMING
Trainer: Gail Cox
Last race: May 9, 9th
Finish: 2nd by2 1/4
Beyer: 70
She had a trying inside trip while tracking the favorite, who got away with slow fractions before drawing clear in the stretch. A stakes-placed 3-year-old, Roaming was meeting older rivals in that first-level allowance, which came on the heels of a closing third in her season opener at Keeneland.