Consistent galloper Klabel will have to shoulder 60kg when he chases a third consecutive metropolitan victory at Murray Bridge on Saturday.
The Richard and Chantelle Jolly-trained galloper is a Murray Bridge specialist boasting three wins from four starts at the Gifford Hill circuit and will be partnered by in-form apprentice Taylor Johnstone for the first time.
Klabel sits at the top of the market and is one of four horses chasing a Racing Rewards Alumni bonuses with four-year-old and older eligible horses chasing the additional bonus for the first time.
The Will Clarken and Niki O’Shea have Sixteen Reasons in the running, while impressive last-start winner The Guava from the Shayne Cahill stable and the Gordon Richards and Damien Moyle’s Tapinforpar also eligible.
It is a race with plenty of depth.
Talented grey galloper Platinum Wolf makes his return to racing for the first time since tackling the grey’s race at Flemington during Melbourne Cup week while the Aaron Bain and Ned Taylor stable have Everglade chasing three wins in succession.
