Should Rachel King win Saturday’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) at the Gold Coast, she would become the second female to win the race.

King is set to continue her association with unbeaten colt Warwoven, the $2 favourite – but becoming the second female to win Saturday’s $3 million race isn’t something King is thinking about.

Clare Lindop is the only female rider to take out the two-year-old feature having done it in 2008 aboard Augusta Proud, but King admitted it was a level playing field in the modern game – with racing in Queensland a prime example.

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Jockey Angela Jones booted home 66 winners throughout the 2024/2025 season to edge out Emily Lang by two to win the Queensland Metro Jockey Premiership. The next closest was Ryan Maloney on 47.

“I think the whole female, male thing is a bit irrelevant now and you see that in Queensland with how prevalent the females are,” King said.

“I definitely don’t think of it as a female, male thing and I don’t think there’s many outsiders that do now either.

“Most trainers and owners now, it doesn’t come into the equation and everyone is just judged on being a jockey and that’s great.

“It’s a testament to the sport because we’re all equal, we get paid the same and all get treated the same.”

Warwoven cruises to victory at Eagle Farm under jockey Rachel King. Picture: Grant Peters / Trackside Photography

The seven time Group 1-winning jockey has ridden a number of star horses throughout her career but rated the Bjorn Baker-trained Warwoven up there with the best.

“I’m very excited about him,” King said.

“He’s done nothing wrong so far and he’s just a horse that’s going to keep improving with each run.

“I’ve been lucky to ride a few throughout my career but he definitely ranks up there. He’s pretty special.”

Sword Of State’s son has only been seen at the races on two occasions but it’s been a demolition job each time.

Magic Millions here we come!! 🔥

The well-built son of Sword of State, WARWOVEN, scores another eye catching victory and maintains his unbeaten record for @BBakerRacing.

He was purchased with @ClarkeBstock from @kiaorastud draft at @mmsnippets Gold Coast Yearling Sale. pic.twitter.com/ZoaJiYf5PM

— Ridgmont (@ridgmont_) January 3, 2026

The first of those was at Randwick when leaving the likes of Shiki in his wake before heading up to Eagle Farm and winning by more than three lengths.

Unencumbered’s victory in the 2014 edition of the race put Warwoven’s trainer on the map and Baker is now looking for a second consecutive win after O’ Ole saluted in 2024.

“I think the one thing when I’ve been lucky enough to win the Magic Millions twice before is that the horses have had great attitudes and he’s definitely got that,” Baker said after Warwoven’s last-start win.

“It just carries you so far, particularly in a high-pressure race and a high-pressure time of the year.”