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 leading the pack at the time of writing. Other notable contenders include Title Role, Alparslan, Gonna Fly, and Needle Match. "This race is shaping up to be incredibly intriguing on paper. The favorite, Zavateri, had a dismal performance 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 inclined to bet against him. "I'm backing Alparslan, who has some ground to make up against Zavateri based on their previous encounter in the Dewhurst. He experienced a significant drift in odds that day, suggesting something may have been amiss. With a lack of pace in this race, Alparslan could seize an easy lead and dominate." Stay up-to-date with the latest racing news, interviews, and features on your mobile device. Learn more. "I'm supporting Zavateri, who won the National Stakes last season and doesn't have a Group 1 penalty for that victory, which is a significant advantage. He would need to underperform substantially to be beaten today. "There are numerous question marks surrounding other runners, such as Albert Einstein and Title Role, so I'm sticking with the class angle – an option I believe should be priced lower than it currently is." Today on Sky Sports Racing: The Greenham Stakes at Newbury features a highly anticipated showdown between Zavateri and Albert Einstein. Today on Sky Sports Racing: The Spring Trials weekend commences at Newbury. Newmarket: Oxagon secures Craven Stakes victory for the in-form Gosden team. Newmarket: Azleet emerges as a 1000 Guineas contender after a 50-1 victory in the Nell Gwyn Stakes. Hollie Doyle blog: Hoping to gain insight into Derby prospect Wareeth in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket. Evan Williams: Trainer sentenced to three years in prison for causing grievous bodily harm with intent in a hockey stick attack on a 72-year-old. "My pick is Needle Match, who doesn't fit the typical profile of recent winners. However, his trainer has expressed optimism about his three-year-olds this season, and Needle Match could be one of them. View the latest horse racing news, interviews, and features from Sky Sports Racing. "He secured a win on soft ground at Newbury, but I don't think quicker ground will pose an issue based on his pedigree. He needs to take a significant step forward from his previous effort, but the odds make it an attractive option. While the favorite has set the standard with his form, I'm willing to bet against him in his seasonal debut." Watch the full Weekend Winners episode on the At The Races YouTube channel.