Alparslan Upsets Favorites in Greenham Stakes at Newbury

In a notable turn of events, Alparslan emerged victorious in the Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes, outpacing highly touted contenders Albert Einstein and Zavateri. Trained by Karl Burke, Alparslan took the lead under Clifford Lee and maintained a length's advantage at the finish, despite a brief challenge from the favored horses. Burke expressed optimism about Alparslan's prospects, suggesting he may have another gear and potentially suits the mile distance, though the undulations of certain tracks may pose a challenge. Meanwhile, Zavateri's trainer Eve Johnson Houghton is weighing options for the 2000 Guineas, while Albert Einstein's team is considering distance as a key factor after his third-place finish. In other racing news, Sukanya staged a comeback to win the Dubai Duty Free Stakes, denting Touleen's Classic aspirations, and Convergent overcame congestion to claim the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes.