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 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. Also in the running are Title Role, Alparslan, Gonna Fly, and Needle Match. According to one expert, 'This race is really intriguing on paper. The favorite, Zavateri, had a disappointing run 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 going to take a chance against him.' The same expert is backing Alparslan, saying, 'He has a bit to make up on Zavateri based on his performance in the Dewhurst. However, he drifted to a large price that day, which suggests something may have been amiss. With a lack of pace in the race, he could take an easy lead and dominate.' For the latest racing news, interviews, and features, download our app. Another expert disagrees, stating, '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.' Today's Sky Sports Racing schedule features the Greenham Stakes at Newbury, where Zavateri and Albert Einstein will face off. Also on Sky Sports Racing, the Spring Trials weekend kicks off at Newbury. In other racing news, Oxagon won the Craven Stakes at Newmarket for the in-form Gosden team, while Azleet entered 1000 Guineas contention with a 50-1 win in the Nell Gwyn Stakes. Hollie Doyle blogged about her hopes for Derby contender Wareeth in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket. Trainer Evan Williams was sentenced to three years in prison for causing grievous bodily harm with intent over a hockey stick attack on a 72-year-old. Another expert is backing Needle Match, saying, 'He doesn't fit the typical profile of recent winners, but his trainer has made positive comments about his three-year-olds this season, and this horse could be one of them.' For the latest horse racing news, interviews, and features from Sky Sports Racing, visit our website. '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 huge step forward from his previous effort, but he's a decent price to do so. While the favorite has the standard form, I want to take him on in his seasonal debut.' Watch the full Weekend Winners episode on the At The Races YouTube channel.