Zavateri Favored to Win the Greenham Stakes at Newbury

The Weekend Winners panel is back to preview a major racing event at Newbury, featuring the Group 3 Greenham Stakes. Eight horses are competing, with Zavateri, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton, and Aidan O'Brien's Albert Einstein leading the pack. Other notable contenders include Title Role, Alparslan, Gonna Fly, and Needle Match. According to one expert, "This is a highly intriguing race. The favorite, Zavateri, had a disappointing experience at Newmarket and will likely thrive on the straight track. However, his size and pedigree raise concerns about his ability to progress. I'm going to challenge him. I'm backing Alparslan, who has some ground 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. To stay up-to-date with the latest racing news, interviews, and features, check out our mobile app. Another expert disagrees, saying, "I'm supporting Zavateri, who won the National Stakes last season and doesn't have a Group 1 penalty for that win. He would need to underperform significantly 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 - Zavateri should be a lot shorter than his current price. Today on Sky Sports Racing, Zavateri and Albert Einstein face off in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury. Also, the Spring Trials weekend kicks off at Newbury. In other racing news, Oxagon won the Craven Stakes at Newmarket, while Azleet emerged as a contender for the 1000 Guineas after winning the Nell Gwyn Stakes. Hollie Doyle shares her thoughts on Derby hope Wareeth in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket, and Evan Williams, a trainer, has been jailed for three years for causing grievous bodily harm. Another expert says, "I'm backing Needle Match, who doesn't fit the typical profile of recent winners. However, his trainer has expressed confidence in his three-year-olds this season, and Needle Match could be one of them. For the latest horse racing news, interviews, and features, visit Sky Sports Racing. Needle Match won on soft ground at Newbury, but his pedigree suggests he can handle quicker ground. He needs to take a significant step forward, but his price makes him an attractive option. While Zavateri has the form standard, I want to challenge him in his seasonal reappearance. Watch the full Weekend Winners episode on the At The Races YouTube channel.