Zavateri Expected to Shine in Greenham Stakes at Newbury

The Weekend Winners team is back to preview an exciting day of racing from Newbury, with the Group 3 Greenham Stakes being the main event. Eight competitors have gathered for the seven-furlong contest, with Zavateri, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton, and Aidan O'Brien's Albert Einstein currently leading the pack. Other notable participants include Title Role, Alparslan, Gonna Fly, and Needle Match. "This is a truly captivating race on paper, with the favorite, Zavateri, likely to appreciate the return to a straight track after struggling at Newmarket. However, it's uncertain whether he will continue to improve given his size and pedigree, so I'm inclined to bet against him. "I'm backing Alparslan, who has some ground to make up against Zavateri based on their performance in the Dewhurst. He experienced a significant drift in price 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. Stay up-to-date with all the latest racing news, interviews, and features on your phone. Learn more. "I'm supporting Zavateri, who won the National Stakes last season and doesn't have a Group 1 penalty for that victory, which is a significant advantage. He would need to underperform substantially to be beaten today. "There are many question marks surrounding other competitors, such as Albert Einstein and Title Role, so I'm sticking with the class angle, which I believe should be at a shorter price than it currently is. Catch today's action on Sky Sports Racing: Zavateri and Albert Einstein face off in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury. Today on Sky Sports Racing: The 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: Hopes to learn more about Derby contender 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. "My choice is Needle Match, who doesn't fit the typical profile of recent winners. However, his trainer has made comments suggesting he has some talented three-year-olds this season, and this could be one of them. Check out 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 an issue based on his pedigree. He needs to take a massive step forward from his previous effort, but he's at a decent price to do so. While the favorite has set the standard with his form, I want to bet against him in his seasonal debut. Watch the full Weekend Winners episode on the At The Races YouTube channel.