Close finishes were the order of the day at Oxford with all three heats of the Stadium Bookmakers Oxfordshire Stakes over 450 metres. Quickest time of the round came from the John Mullins-trained Buzz Doc in heat two as the 10-1 chance overcame a slow start to reel in long-time leader Ballymac Denis by a short-head in 26.89 with Oaks winner Freedom Emma back in third after a troubled run. Pall Mall champion Ballymac Ace looked in need of his first run of the year in heat three, but the 4-5 chance had just enough in reserve to maintain an early advantage and hold off Danielles Shelly by a neck in 27.11. Daughter of Peg was back in 4th. Sleeping Urban looked to have won the opening heat from the front, but moved wide entering the home straight and Ernie Gaskin’s Perilous Guide seized the opportunity to go past for a neck victory in 27.40.
Draw for Thursday's £1,000 final (all railers): 1 Perilous Guide, 2 Ballymac Denis, 3 Ballymac Ace, 4 Danielles Shelly, 5 Sleeping Urban, 6 Buzz Doc.
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