Bjorn Baker has his Golden Slipper duo on distinct trajectories toward the $5 million prize, with Paradoxium facing a demanding session Tuesday and Warwoven opting for a relaxed schedule.

The colt Warwoven punched his ticket to the two-year-old crown via a powerful triumph in Saturday’s Pago Pago Stakes (1200m), entering the March 21 contest after a mere seven days’ rest.

This backup scenario deviated from Baker’s preferred plan, though the colt needed the extra stakes to secure entry, leaving the trainer no alternative.

“You never quite know on the back up. It’s always a tricky business,” Baker said.

“But he couldn’t have done much more (on Saturday).

“It’s good to see him back and win that way. He had to do a fair bit early. Obviously, we will be very interested to see how he recovers and comes through and hopefully he can be there with Paradoxium, in the same (Cunningham family) colours, next week.”

Warwoven prioritizes rest, but Paradoxium wraps his prep with a firm hit-out Tuesday, as per Baker.

“Paradoxium will have a good gallop on Tuesday. He galloped on Thursday, and I was thrilled with him. He has definitely improved,” Baker said.

“(Warwoven) will be able to have a very easy week and relax, unlike his trainer and connections.”

Late entry deadline hits Monday, paving the way for the official Golden Slipper (1200m) field and draws on Tuesday.

No juvenile has asserted dominance beforehand, rendering this year’s event unpredictable and the gates pivotal, Baker noted.

“So important. You can’t worry about it, but it definitely has a big impact,” he said.

The rides stay consistent: Rachel King on Warwoven, Jason Collett with Paradoxium.

“And I’d say there’s probably not too much between them on what we’re seeing at the moment,” Baker said.

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