Warwoven justified his short odds in emphatic fashion at Eagle Farm, further entrenching himself at the head of betting for the Magic Millions 2yo Classic.
With the $3 million Gold Coast feature just two weeks away, trainer Bjorn Baker reaffirmed his belief in the colt’s ability, placing Warwoven ($1.65) alongside his previous Classic-winning juveniles, including last year’s O’ Ole, after the Jacquinot First Yearling @ MM Handicap (1200m) victory.
“It wasn’t so much about today but more about having a hit out for two weeks’ time in the Magic Millions,” Baker said.
“The one thing he did today which I was very happy with was that he paraded beautifully and he was lovely and relaxed.
“If you didn’t like him pre-race, after his parade you would have had to.”
Guided by Rachel King, Warwoven coasted home to win by more than 3ÂĽ lengths, comfortably accounting for Lumbini ($3.20), while Leaves Of Lorien ($51), trained by Cody Collis, filled third.
“I’ve been luck enough to win the Mafic Millions twice before and those horses have have great attitudes,” Baker added.
“He’s definitely got that and it carries you far in high pressure races at high pressure times of the year. We just have to try and hold him together for another two weeks.”
Following his debut success at Randwick on December 20, Warwoven’s latest win has seen him tightened significantly with leading betting sites, firming from $3 to $2.20 in 2yo Classic markets for January 17, while Lumbini eased from $4 to $8.
“It would have been amazing if we could have had him and Paradoxium in the race but we’ve also got Masvingo there and it is exciting.”
Masvingo is at $26 across markets.
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