Oxagon Claims Craven Stakes Victory for Gosden

Oxagon has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2000 Guineas with a commanding front-running victory in the Betway Craven Stakes. The win marked a successful seasonal debut for the horse, who benefited from a controlling ride by Oisin Murphy to win comfortably by two lengths. Trainer John Gosden expressed his satisfaction with the performance, stating that Oxagon had trained well and that the addition of cheekpieces had focused the horse's mind. Following the victory, bookmakers cut Oxagon's odds to 25-1 from 50-1 for the Guineas, and connections are eager to take their chances in the Classic. Meanwhile, Roger Varian's Avicenna finished second, and the trainer is considering either the Newmarket or ParisLongchamp Guineas for his charge. Elsewhere, veteran sprinter Run To Freedom proved he is still a force to be reckoned with by winning the Zyn Abernant Stakes at Newmarket, while Portcullis made a spectacular debut, carrying the colours of the King and Queen to a five-and-a-half-length victory in the Betway Wood Ditton Maiden.