Alparslan Upsets Favorites in Greenham Stakes

Alparslan made a strong case for the 2000 Guineas by beating highly-touted rivals Zavateri and Albert Einstein in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury. Despite being overshadowed by the favorites in the betting, Alparslan took the lead under Clifford Lee and held off a late challenge from Zavateri to win by a length. Trainer Karl Burke believes Alparslan has shown significant improvement and is a contender for the Guineas, although the horse's ability to handle the undulations of the track is still a question mark. Zavateri's trainer, Eve Johnson Houghton, was pleased with her horse's performance and is considering which version of the 2000 Guineas to target next month. Meanwhile, Albert Einstein finished third, and his connections are weighing their options after a respectable showing.