Zavateri Favored to Claim Victory in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury

The Weekend Winners panel is back to preview a major racing event at Newbury, highlighted by the Group 3 Greenham Stakes. Eight competitors have gathered for 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 participants include Title Role, Alparslan, Gonna Fly, and Needle Match. According to one expert, "This is a highly intriguing race on paper. The favorite, Zavateri, really struggled at Newmarket and will 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 him on. I'm backing Alparslan, who has some ground to make up with Zavateri based on his performance in the Dewhurst. He was a huge price that day, which suggests something was 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 the app. Another expert agrees, "I'm with 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. There are many question marks surrounding other runners, such as Albert Einstein and Title Role, so I'm sticking with the class angle - who I believe should be at a shorter price than his current odds." Today on Sky Sports Racing: The Greenham Stakes at Newbury features a highly anticipated matchup between Zavateri and Albert Einstein. Today on Sky Sports Racing: The Spring Trials weekend kicks off at Newbury. Newmarket: Oxagon secures Craven Stakes victory for the in-form Gosden team. Newmarket: Azleet enters 1000 Guineas contention after a 50-1 win in the Nell Gwyn Stakes. Hollie Doyle blog: Hoping to learn more about Derby hope Wareeth in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket. Evan Williams: Trainer sentenced to three years for causing grievous bodily harm with intent over a hockey stick attack on a 72-year-old. Another expert says, "I'm backing 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 this could be one of them. See 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 massive 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.