Rider Tim Clark understands the focus will rest on opponent and prime Golden Slipper fancy Warwoven in the Skyline Stakes, though if a vulnerability exists in that colt, he hopes Knightsbridge’s worldliness will uncover it.

With an unblemished record from two races, Warwoven was controversially pulled from the Magic Millions Classic (1200m) on advice from Queensland Racing vets declaring Bjorn Baker’s colt lame.

This Saturday’s Golden Slipper appetizer represents Warwoven’s debut in public since January, as Knightsbridge reappears having been fifth in the Gold Coast showcase.

Knightsbridge’s Queensland excursion followed his spring bow at Flemington and a Randwick triumph, enabling Clark to posit the veteran traveller as a potential spoiler in the Skyline Stakes.

“The two-year-olds seem to be taking it in turns and are fairly even,” Clark said.

“Bjorn’s colt (Warwoven) has put down a couple of good performances, so I suspect all eyes are going to be on him on Saturday to see how he returns.

“Knightsbridge, he’s been well seasoned. He has travelled to Melbourne, he has travelled to the Gold Coast. He’s the sort of horse where nothing phases him. He’s a really sensible colt and he’s going to handle anything thrown at him.

“Those attributes, along with the good talent he has, is going to take him a fair way.”

Intriguingly, Saturday brings Clark’s first competitive ride on Knightsbridge, after September’s official two-year-old trial and consistent trackwork involvement.

Clark will further team with the colt’s Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained ally By Choice in the Sweet Embrace Stakes (1200m).

Returning to Sydney off a Magic Millions third, the filly impresses Clark greatly.

“She trialled beautifully at Rosehill the other morning and she’s a very straightforward filly who just wants to please you,” he said.

“She is honest, will give her all and she will give them something to catch.”

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