Zavateri Favored to Win the Greenham Stakes at Newbury

The Weekend Winners team is back to preview a major racing event at Newbury, featuring the Group 3 Greenham Stakes. Eight competitors are lined up for the seven-furlong race, with Zavateri, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton, and Aidan O'Brien's Albert Einstein leading the pack. Other notable entrants include Title Role, Alparslan, Gonna Fly, and Needle Match. According to one expert, 'This race is truly captivating 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, so I'm going to take a chance against him.' Another expert counters, 'I'm backing Alparslan, who has some ground to make up against Zavateri based on his Dewhurst performance. He was heavily drifted that day, which suggests something was amiss. With a lack of pace in this race, he could take an easy lead and dominate.' For the latest racing news, interviews, and features, download our app. A third expert argues, 'I'm with Zavateri, who won the National Stakes last season and doesn't have a Group 1 penalty for that win here, which is a significant advantage. He would need to underperform substantially to be beaten today.' Today's Sky Sports Racing lineup includes the Greenham Stakes at Newbury, featuring Zavateri and Albert Einstein, as well as the Spring Trials weekend. In other racing news, Oxagon won the Craven Stakes at Newmarket, while Azleet emerged as a 1000 Guineas contender after winning the Nell Gwyn Stakes at 50-1. Hollie Doyle shared her thoughts on Derby hope Wareeth in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket, and Evan Williams was jailed for three years for a hockey stick attack. Another expert says, 'I'm choosing Needle Match, who doesn't fit the typical profile of recent winners. However, his trainer has expressed confidence in his three-year-olds this season, and this horse could be one of them.' For more horse racing news and updates, visit 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 huge step forward, but he's a decent price to do so. The favorite has the standard form, but I want to take him on in his seasonal debut.' Catch the full Weekend Winners episode on the At The Races YouTube channel.