In a stunning upset, Alparslan took the top spot in the Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes at Newbury, outpacing highly-touted Albert Einstein and Zavateri. Karl Burke's Alparslan, who won a valuable sales race in Ireland as a juvenile but finished behind Zavateri in the Dewhurst, was given a clear run under Clifford Lee. Despite brief challenges from the favorites, Alparslan held on for a length victory over Zavateri. Burke noted that his horse has improved significantly since last year and is now a legitimate contender for the 2000 Guineas, although he expressed some concerns about the track at Newmarket.
Meanwhile, Zavateri's trainer Eve Johnson Houghton is considering which Guineas to enter her horse in, while Albert Einstein's team is weighing their options after a third-place finish. In other racing news, Sukanya pulled off a surprise win in the Dubai Duty Free Stakes, and Convergent defied congestion to take the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes.