Alparslan Upsets Favorites in Greenham Stakes at Newbury

In a surprise turn of events, Alparslan has established himself as a genuine contender for the 2000 Guineas after defeating favored horses Albert Einstein and Zavateri in the Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes at Newbury. Despite being overshadowed by the highly-regarded Albert Einstein and Group One winner Zavateri in the betting, Karl Burke's Alparslan took the lead under Clifford Lee and held off the challenges from the top contenders to win by a length. The victory has raised hopes for Alparslan's potential in the upcoming Guineas, with trainer Burke expressing confidence in the horse's ability to handle the mile distance. Meanwhile, Zavateri's trainer Eve Johnson Houghton and Albert Einstein's representative Kevin Buckley are considering their next moves, with the Irish and English Guineas being potential targets. In other racing news, Sukanya pulled off an impressive comeback to win the Dubai Duty Free Stakes, denting the Classic aspirations of Touleen, while Convergent defied congestion to win the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes, earning praise from trainer Karl Burke and jockey Clifford Lee.