Top pick: #7 (CHASE RED) - Probable heavy favorite has finished close-up in his last four starts and faces a very weak field this afternoon in this $5K maiden-claimer for Arizona-breds. Speed/stalker draws a nice outside post and will be very tough to beat in this spot.
2nd pick: #3 (Betemstraight) - Looks next best as this lightly raced mare has some speed and has been competitive in her first two starts. Will need to step it up quite a bit to defeat Chase Red.
3rd pick: #1 (Pirate Pete) - Has been defeated by Chase Red in 4 straight races and the margins have been large. Draws the rail and runs off a trainer switch but this four-year-old gelding should only considered for a minor award.