Knobelas will aim to continue her winning form when she lines up in the Silver Bowl Series Final at Flemington on Saturday, and trainer Mick Price believes she’s ready for the challenge of another class rise.

The Belardo filly has impressed in recent outings, handling the step from maiden grade to benchmark 70 with dominant front-running wins over 1600m. She caught the eye on debut with a fast-finishing second at Pakenham, and has since made a big impression in her first prep.

“She’s going well, Knobelas,” Price said.

“We had a very big opinion of her when we first bought her from New Zealand but then she had an issue and needed tie-forward surgery.

“She’s progressed well in her first campaign, Ben Melham worked her on Saturday morning, she worked good, she looks good and we’re very happy with her.”

With jockey bookings still undecided, Price said the final call between Jamie Kah or Ben Melham will depend on the weight the filly receives.

“I’m not sure if J Kah (Melham) or Ben Melham rides, I’m not sure on the weight yet.

“She’s an average track worker, better on race day, and I think she’ll be very well suited.

“The last two wins have been good.”

While a strong showing is expected this weekend, Knobelas will likely enjoy a spell following the run, with Price preferring to manage her development cautiously.

“She’ll be a good chance on Saturday but then likely have a break,” Price said.

“We’ll be happy to build her rating at this point. I don’t think you can keep going and going through the Spring.”

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