Oxagon Secures Impressive Craven Stakes Victory for In-Form Gosden Team

Oxagon made a strong case for the 2000 Guineas with a commanding win in the Betway Craven Stakes. With notable absentees due to the drying ground, Hidden Force was the favorite to boost Charlie Appleby's Classic challenge. However, Oxagon, wearing cheekpieces for the first time, benefited from a controlling ride by Oisin Murphy to win comfortably by two lengths. Trainer John Gosden expressed his high opinion of the horse, stating that they had a good run and the addition of cheekpieces focused Oxagon's mind. Bookmakers cut Oxagon's odds to 25-1, and connections are considering a Guineas run. Meanwhile, veteran sprinter Run To Freedom surprised with a win in the Zyn Abernant Stakes, and Portcullis carried the King and Queen's colors to a spectacular debut success in the Betway Wood Ditton Maiden.