Zavateri Tipped for Victory in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury

The Weekend Winners team is back to preview a thrilling day of racing at Newbury, with the Group 3 Greenham Stakes taking center stage. Eight horses are set to compete in the seven-furlong event, with Zavateri, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton, and Aidan O'Brien's Albert Einstein leading the pack at the time of writing. Other notable contenders include Title Role, Alparslan, Gonna Fly, and Needle Match. "This is a captivating race on paper, with the favorite, Zavateri, expected to thrive on the straight track after a disappointing outing at Newmarket. However, his size and pedigree raise questions about his ability to train on. I'm inclined to oppose him. "I'm backing Alparslan, who has a bit to make up on Zavateri based on their previous meeting in the Dewhurst. He drifted to a significant price that day, suggesting something may have been amiss. With a lack of pace in the race, he could seize the initiative and dominate. "Stay up-to-date with the latest racing news, interviews, and features on your mobile device. Find out more. "I'm supporting Zavateri, who won the National Stakes last season and doesn't carry a Group 1 penalty for that victory. He would need to underperform substantially to be beaten today. The uncertainty surrounding other runners, such as Albert Einstein and Title Role, leads me to stick with the class angle, which I believe is underpriced. "Today on Sky Sports Racing: The Spring Trials weekend commences at Newbury. "Newmarket: Oxagon claims Craven Stakes success for the in-form Gosden team. "Newmarket: Azleet emerges as a 1000 Guineas contender after a 50-1 Nell Gwyn Stakes win. "Hollie Doyle blog: Hoping to learn more about Derby hope Wareeth in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket. "Evan Williams: Trainer sentenced to three years in prison for causing grievous bodily harm with intent over a hockey stick attack on a 72-year-old. "Hollie Doyle: Flat horses to follow in 2026, including Derby hopefuls and international stars. "My choice is Needle Match, who doesn't fit the typical profile of recent winners. However, his trainer has expressed optimism about his three-year-olds this season, and this horse could be one to watch. "View the latest horse racing news, interviews, and features from Sky Sports Racing. "He won on soft ground at Newbury, but I don't think quicker ground will be a problem based on his pedigree. He needs to take a significant step forward, but he's a decent price to do so. While the favorite has the standard form, I want to take him on in his seasonal debut. "Watch the full Weekend Winners episode on the At The Races YouTube channel.