Trainer Bjorn Baker didn’t originally intend to run Warwoven in the Golden Slipper on seven days’ notice, but looming Sydney showers are shifting his mindset toward embracing it.

Kiamichi managed the feat in 2019, Shinzo repeating three years later, so should Rosehill be rain-affected Saturday, the colt’s recent racing edge may pay dividends.

Barrier 14 befell Warwoven, priced at $7 Wednesday, as stablemate and early joint-favourite Paradoxium eased to $8 in gate 18.

Baker sees ongoing progress in both, their recoveries from Queensland Magic Millions interruptions proving their hardiness.

“Both colts have got a great constitution and very good attitudes, so that gives you a bit of encouragement,” Baker said.

“They’ve both been on the way up, so if anything, the back-up could work to our advantage, especially if there is a little bit of rain around and the track does get demanding. Maybe that would tip me towards Warwoven.”

A win aboard Warwoven would crown Rachel King the first female victor in the world’s top juvenile prize money event.

First-time blinkers adorn the colt, which Baker views as potentially crucial.

“He has worked in them previously and has gone very well so we thought, Saturday is the day to do it,” he said.

“It’s a bit of a risky move, but he’s drawn out a touch.

“We’ve got the option to go forward or take a sit. Rachel knows him very well, so we’ll figure that out.”

The awkward draw challenges Paradoxium, yet Baker emphasises tactical precision.

“No doubt, the gate, he is going to have to overcome that,” he said.

“He’s just going to need a little bit of luck from out wide and make sure we get our tactics spot-on.

“But the main thing is we are here, and he is in good shape and healthy.”

Last 15 Golden Slipper winners included seven from barrier 8+, six from 10+.

Chris Waller mirrors Warwoven’s change with blinkers on Fireball first-up, off Hidrix who underperformed in them during the Todman Stakes (1200m).

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