Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (DARK GEMINI) (7-2) - One of two entered in this steeplechase event by trainer Jack Fisher and the pair race uncoupled. Irish import has been sharp in all three starts since converting to the jumps, has early speed, and the stable's regular rider Mike McCarthy takes the mount.
2nd pick: #6 (Whitman's Poetry) (2-1) - The second of the pair from trainer Fisher, 7yo has been very sharp in his last three over the jumps. The speedy veteran was stakes-placed on the turf earlier in his career and I like that Fisher tuned him up for this in a flat race on the Suffolk turf July 8. The gelding by 'Tiznow' completes a strong hand from the barn.
3rd pick: #2 (Boss Man) (5-1) - He's facing winners over the jumps for the first time following a maiden win April 28. He's from the barn of Arch Kingsley Jr and the former jockey turned trainer upset the $175K Smithwick Memorial Chase (G1) here on Monday.