Oxagon Claims Craven Victory for Gosden Team
Oxagon has emerged as a strong contender for the 2000 Guineas with a commanding win in the Betway Craven Stakes. The dual Kempton winner Hidden Force was the favourite, but Oxagon took the lead and won comfortably by two lengths. Trainer John Gosden expressed his delight, stating that Oxagon has always had potential and that the addition of cheekpieces has focused his mind. Gosden is now considering entering Oxagon into the Guineas, despite having never won the event before. Meanwhile, veteran sprinter Run To Freedom surprised many with his victory in the Zyn Abernant Stakes, proving he still has what it takes to compete at a high level. In other news, Portcullis, a son of Frankel, made an impressive debut in the Betway Wood Ditton Maiden, winning by an emphatic five and a half lengths. The King and Queen's racing manager, John Warren, is excited about Portcullis' potential, but is cautious not to get ahead of himself, acknowledging that there are still many steps to take before they can understand what they have.