Canberra Raiders v Sydney Roosters Thursday 2/9/21 The final round before finals sees one of the most critical games for the make-up of the top eight. The Raiders kept their season alive with last week’s come-from-behind win to beat the Warriors, while the Roosters capitulation against the Rabbitohs has them likely missing the top four. There’s not much splitting these two
Best Bet – Race 2 #4 Next Dimension Drawn to get the right run either outside the lead or just off, Next Dimension looks the best way to land some early cash at Doomben. He has been dominant winning his last two and looks to be a progressive type on an upward spiral. Keen on this lightly-raced 6yo to make
Second Qualifying Final -Port Adelaide Power v Geelong Cats Friday 27/8/21 Keen on the Cats to topple Port here at Adelaide Oval. I know this is home ground advantage for the Power, but it won’t be a full house due to COVID restrictions. I’m sure that’ll somewhat nullify any perceived advantage for Port. This is the second year running the
Newcastle Knights v Gold Coast Titans Thursday 26/8/21 Plenty at stake here as the Knights and Titans vie for a finals spot. The Knights are all but assured a spot in the finals (but stranger things have happened) while the Titans’ poor differential places them precariously in the finals race. For the Knights, Dave Klemmer is out through suspension while Tyzon
Best Bet - Race 2 #1 Sciconic This looks a race in two but happy to lean towards Sciconic over Zawadi. He brings solid Sydney form and has been good in two runs in Queensland. He has also since had a tune-up trial this week at the Gold Coast where he beat Dreamreacher. At his most recent race start he
