Zavateri Favored to Claim Victory in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury

The Weekend Winners panel is back to preview an exciting day of racing at Newbury, with the Group 3 Greenham Stakes taking center stage. Eight contenders have gathered for the seven-furlong event, with Zavateri, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton, and Aidan O'Brien's Albert Einstein leading the pack at the time of writing. Other notable participants include Title Role, Alparslan, Gonna Fly, and Needle Match. "This is a captivating race on paper, with the favorite, Zavateri, likely to thrive on the straight track after struggling at Newmarket. However, his size and pedigree raise concerns about his ability to train on. I'm going to take a chance against him. "I'm backing Alparslan, who has a bit of ground to make up against Zavateri based on their previous encounter in the Dewhurst. His odds drifted significantly that day, suggesting something was amiss. With a lack of pace in this race, Alparslan could take an easy lead and dominate. "Stay up-to-date with all the latest racing news, interviews, and features on your phone. Find out 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 runners, such as Albert Einstein and Title Role, so I'm sticking with the class angle, and I believe Zavateri should be at a shorter price than his current odds. "Today on Sky Sports Racing: The Greenham Stakes at Newbury features a highly anticipated showdown between Zavateri and Albert Einstein. "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 emerges as a 1000 Guineas contender after a 50-1 win in the Nell Gwyn Stakes. "Hollie Doyle blog: Hoping to learn more about Derby hopeful Wareeth in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket. "Evan Williams: Trainer sentenced to three years in prison for causing grievous bodily harm with intent in a hockey stick attack on a 72-year-old. "I'm opting for 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 Needle Match could be one of them. "View 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, but his price makes him an attractive option. While the favorite has set the standard with his form, I want to challenge him in his seasonal debut. "Watch the full Weekend Winners episode on the At The Races YouTube channel.