Top pick: #1 (ARTISTIC DESIGN) (5-2) - Grey gelding by "Unbridled's Song" ships from Canterbury where he broke his maiden, going six furlongs for a $6250 tag on Aug. 15th. In a good barn (Bob Diodoro), 4yo draws the rail, and is nicely spotted in his first facing winners.
2nd pick: #7 (Sun Catcher) (2-1) - The probable favorite, trainer Jorge Periban drops him to a new low after this colt tired going longer, facing tougher here on Sep. 6th. New York-bred has fine early speed and should be involved in the running every step. Win candidate.
3rd pick: #2 (Oh Mexico) (5-1) - Gelding did not break sharply here at this level on Sep. 7th, but did well to check in fourth of 10, beaten five lengths with a late rally. Race was his first in almost 100 days, and a sharp barn (Jeff Metz) brings him back in eight days for this attempt.
4th pick: #6 (Willing Warrior) (4-1) - One of two entered by trainer Wilton Whitehouse, and veteran gelding comes here off a sharp second place finish at Ferndale facing weaker. 6yo worked here four days ago and can factor with his best.