Best Bet | Race 2 #12 Festival Prince Very keen on this bloke first-up off a nice trial. He's won five-from-six (unbeaten from his last five starts) and still looks to have plenty of natural improvement. I just think he has way too much talent for his rivals here, despite the wide draw. 3kg claimer Alex Patis will take the
Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Thursday March 17 | AAMI Park | 8.05pm AEDT It was the typical gutsy Storm when they came-from-behind to beat the Tigers in round one. They return to AAMI Park for the first time since round 8 last year and they'll be keen to please their home fans. The Rabbitohs have a poor record
Best Bet | Race 7 #4 Osamu Very unlucky last start at the Sunshine Coast in what was his first run for the new stable since being transferred to the flying O’Dea & Hoysted yard. The wide gate here should be the no disadvantage as he's the most talented horse in the race, but he needs to find room. Last start
Penrith Panthers vs Manly Sea Eagles Thursday 10th March 2022, BlueBet Stadium (8.05pm) The Panthers start their title defence at home against a Sea Eagles side which is expected to once again be in the mix for finals, or perhaps even rise to higher honours. Manly has stability from last season and it should ensure they’re hard to topple early
Best Bet | Race 6 #4 Dreamreacher Went into the blackbook after winning impressively second-up at Doomben a fortnight ago. He's open to more improvement and the wide gate should be no issue, as he'll get back late and steam home off what appears a strong tempo despite the small field. Jaden Lloyd stays on and brings a useful claim taking
