Zavateri Favored to Claim Victory in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury

The Weekend Winners panel is back to preview a significant day of racing at Newbury, highlighted by the Group 3 Greenham Stakes. A field of eight is set to compete in the seven-furlong event, with Zavateri, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton, and Aidan O'Brien's Albert Einstein currently leading the pack. Other notable contenders include Title Role, Alparslan, Gonna Fly, and Needle Match. "This race is particularly intriguing on paper. The favorite, Zavateri, struggled at Newmarket and will likely appreciate the return to a straight track. However, it's uncertain whether he will continue to improve, given his size and pedigree. 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, suggesting there may have been an issue. With a lack of pace in this race, he could secure an easy lead and dominate. Stay up-to-date with 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 carry a Group 1 penalty for that victory here - 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, which is why I'm sticking with the class angle. I believe Zavateri should be at a shorter price than his current odds. Tune in to Sky Sports Racing today: 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 secures Craven Stakes victory for the in-form Gosden team. Newmarket: Azleet enters 1000 Guineas contention 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 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 expressed optimism about his 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 faster ground will be an issue based on his pedigree. He needs to take a significant step forward from his previous effort, but he's a decent price to do so. While the favorite has set the standard, I want to bet against him in his seasonal debut. Watch the full Weekend Winners episode on the At The Races YouTube channel.