Zavateri Tipped for Victory in Newbury's Greenham Stakes

The Weekend Winners team is back to preview a thrilling day of racing at Newbury, with the Group 3 Greenham Stakes taking center stage. Eight contenders are set to compete in the seven-furlong event, with Zavateri, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton, and Aidan O'Brien's Albert Einstein leading the pack. Other notable participants include Title Role, Alparslan, Gonna Fly, and Needle Match. According to one expert, "This race is incredibly intriguing on paper. The favorite, Zavateri, struggled at Newmarket and will appreciate the return to a straight track. However, it's uncertain whether he will continue to improve, given his size and pedigree. I'm going to take a chance against him. I'm backing Alparslan, who has some ground to make up against Zavateri based on their previous meeting in the Dewhurst. He was a big drifter in the betting that day, which suggests something may have been amiss. 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 mobile device. Learn more. Another expert disagrees, stating, "I'm supporting Zavateri, who won the National Stakes last season and doesn't carry a Group 1 penalty for that victory. He would need to underperform significantly to be beaten today. There are too many question marks surrounding other runners, such as Albert Einstein and Title Role, so I'm sticking with the class angle. I believe Zavateri should be a shorter price than his current odds. Tune in to Sky Sports Racing for live coverage of the Greenham Stakes at Newbury, as well as the Spring Trials weekend. Catch up on the latest news, including Oxagon's Craven Stakes win and Azleet's surprise victory in the Nell Gwyn Stakes. Read Hollie Doyle's blog for insights into her hopes for the Derby, and learn about Evan Williams' recent sentencing. Another expert has opted for Needle Match, saying, "He doesn't fit the typical profile of recent winners, but his trainer has expressed confidence in their three-year-olds this season. Needle Match could be one of them. Visit Sky Sports Racing for the latest horse racing news, interviews, and features. The expert added, "He won on soft ground at Newbury, but I don't think quicker ground will be a problem based on his pedigree. He needs to make significant progress from his previous effort, but the odds are decent for him to do so. While the favorite has the best form, I want to take him on in his first start of the season. Watch the full Weekend Winners program on the At The Races YouTube channel.