Zavateri Favored to Claim Victory in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury

The Weekend Winners panel is back to preview a major racing event at Newbury, with the Group 3 Greenham Stakes taking center stage. Eight competitors are set to participate in the seven-furlong contest, with Zavateri, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton, and Aidan O'Brien's Albert Einstein currently leading the pack. Other notable contenders include Title Role, Alparslan, Gonna Fly, and Needle Match. According to one expert, "This race is extremely intriguing on paper. The favorite, Zavateri, struggled at Newmarket and will likely thrive on the straight track. However, it's uncertain whether he will continue to improve, given his size and pedigree. I'm going to take a chance against him. I'm backing Alparslan, who has some ground to make up against Zavateri based on his performance in the Dewhurst. He experienced a significant drift in the odds that day, which suggests something may have been amiss. With a lack of pace in the race, he could secure an easy lead and dominate. To stay up-to-date with the latest racing news, interviews, and features, check out our mobile app. Another expert agrees, "I'm supporting Zavateri, who won the National Stakes last season and doesn't have a Group 1 penalty for that win here - a significant advantage. He would need to underperform substantially to be beaten today. There are many question marks surrounding other runners, such as Albert Einstein and Title Role, so I'm sticking with the class angle. I believe Zavateri should be at a shorter price than his current odds. Today on Sky Sports Racing: Spring Trials weekend commences at Newbury. Newmarket: Oxagon claims Craven Stakes victory for the in-form Gosden team. Newmarket: Azleet enters 1000 Guineas contention 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 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. Another expert chimes in, "I'm backing Needle Match, who doesn't fit the typical profile of recent winners. However, his trainer has made comments suggesting he has some promising three-year-olds this season, and Needle Match could be one of them. For the latest horse racing news, interviews, and features from Sky Sports Racing, check out our website. He won on soft ground at Newbury, but I don't think quicker ground will be an issue based on his pedigree. He needs to take a massive 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 reappearance. Watch the full Weekend Winners episode on the At The Races YouTube channel.