Zavateri Favored to Claim Victory in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury

The Weekend Winners panel is back to preview an exciting day of racing from Newbury, with the Group 3 Greenham Stakes taking center stage. A field of eight horses will compete in the seven-furlong contest, 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. "This is a highly intriguing race on paper, with the favorite, Zavateri, expected to thrive on the straight track after a disappointing performance at Newmarket. However, his size and pedigree raise concerns about his ability to train on. I'm going to take a chance against him. "I'm backing Alparslan, who has a bit to make up against Zavateri based on their previous encounter in the Dewhurst. His odds drifted significantly that day, suggesting something was amiss. With a lack of pace in the race, Alparslan could take an easy lead and dominate. Stay up-to-date with the latest racing news, interviews, and features on your phone. Find out more "I'm supporting Zavateri, who won the National Stakes last season and doesn't carry a Group 1 penalty for that win, which is 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, which I believe should be shorter than his current price. Today on Sky Sports Racing: Zavateri and Albert Einstein clash in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury Today on Sky Sports Racing: The Spring Trials weekend kicks off at Newbury Newmarket: Oxagon claims Craven Stakes victory for the in-form Gosden team Newmarket: Azleet enters 1000 Guineas contention after 50-1 Nell Gwyn Stakes win Hollie Doyle blog: Hoping to learn more about Derby hope 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 "I'm opting for Needle Match, who doesn't fit the typical profile of recent winners. However, his trainer has made comments suggesting he has some promising three-year-olds this season, and Needle Match 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 quicker 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 the standard form, I want to take him on in his seasonal reappearance. Watch the full Weekend Winners episode on the At The Races YouTube channel