Alparslan Upsets Favorites in Greenham Stakes

Alparslan has emerged as a strong contender for the 2000 Guineas after defeating highly-regarded horses Zavateri and Albert Einstein in the Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes at Newbury. Despite being overshadowed by the favorites in the pre-race betting, Alparslan took the lead under Clifford Lee and maintained a length's advantage over Zavateri at the finish. Trainer Karl Burke expressed his delight with the performance, stating that Alparslan has answered many questions about his ability and has a good chance of success in the Guineas. Meanwhile, Zavateri's trainer Eve Johnson Houghton was pleased with her horse's honest second-place finish and is considering which version of the 2000 Guineas to target next month. In other racing news, Sukanya produced a stunning comeback to win the Dubai Duty Free Stakes, denting the Classic aspirations of Touleen, while Convergent defied congestion to win the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes, earning praise from his jockey Clifford Lee and trainer Karl Burke.