Oxagon threw his hat into the ring for the 2000 Guineas with a front-running victory in the Betway Craven Stakes, outpacing dual Kempton scorer Hidden Force. With notable absentees due to the ground conditions, Oxagon benefited from a controlling ride by Oisin Murphy to win comfortably by two lengths. John Gosden, who trains the winner in partnership with his son Thady, expressed his high opinion of the horse and attributed the win to the addition of cheekpieces, which focused Oxagon's mind. Gosden is now considering a run in the Guineas, despite having never won the Classic before.
Meanwhile, Roger Varian's Avicenna finished second and is also being considered for the Guineas, while veteran sprinter Run To Freedom proved he still has what it takes with a surprise victory in the Zyn Abernant Stakes. In other news, Portcullis, a son of Frankel, made a spectacular debut with a five-and-a-half-length win in the Betway Wood Ditton Maiden, exciting his connections, including the King and Queen, with his potential.