Alparslan Upsets Favorites in Greenham Stakes at Newbury

Alparslan has emerged as a strong contender for the 2000 Guineas after defeating top contenders Zavateri and Albert Einstein in the Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes at Newbury. With a length to spare at the finish, Alparslan demonstrated his capabilities under Clifford Lee. Trainer Karl Burke expressed his satisfaction, stating that his horse had beaten the right opponents and showed significant improvement from his previous three starts. Meanwhile, Zavateri's handler, Eve Johnson Houghton, considered which 2000 Guineas to target next, while Coolmore representative Kevin Buckley discussed Albert Einstein's performance and potential future plans. In other racing news, Sukanya surprised many by winning the Dubai Duty Free Stakes, and Convergent claimed victory in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes, with jockey Clifford Lee navigating a challenging course to secure the win.