Native Trail's impressive Newmarket display led to bookies shortening his odds for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas.
The colt remained unbeaten by justifying his short price in the bet365 Craven Stakes. Last season's champion juvenile travelled powerfully behind the leaders and asserted when asked by jockey William Buick.
Stretching his run to five wins, the 1-4 favourite came three lengths clear of Claymore (12-1). Bookmakers initially went 7-4 (from 9-4) for the first Classic of the season on April 30, a price that was then trimmed into 6-4 by firms including William Hill and Betfred.
