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 horses are competing in 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 contenders include Title Role, Alparslan, Gonna Fly, and Needle Match. According to one expert, "This is a really intriguing race on paper. The favorite, Zavateri, struggled at Newmarket and will likely thrive on the 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 his performance in the Dewhurst. He drifted to a large price that day, suggesting something was amiss. With a lack of pace in the race, he could secure an easy lead and dominate." For the latest racing news, interviews, and features, download our app. Another expert agrees, "I'm supporting Zavateri, who won the National Stakes last season and doesn't have a Group 1 penalty for that win 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, so I'm sticking with the class angle - who I believe should be at a shorter price than his current odds." Tune in to Sky Sports Racing today to catch the Greenham Stakes at Newbury, as well as the Spring Trials weekend. In other racing news, Oxagon won the Craven Stakes at Newmarket, while Azleet emerged as a contender for the 1000 Guineas after a surprise win in the Nell Gwyn Stakes. Hollie Doyle shares her thoughts on Derby hope Wareeth in her latest blog post, while trainer Evan Williams has been jailed for three years for a hockey stick attack. Another expert chimes in, "I'm backing 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 this horse could be one of them. For the latest horse racing news, interviews, and features, visit 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, but he's a decent price to do so. While the favorite has the best form, I want to take him on in his seasonal debut." Catch the full Weekend Winners episode on the At The Races YouTube channel.