The Weekend Winners team is back to preview an exciting day of racing at Newbury, with the Group 3 Greenham Stakes taking center stage. Eight contenders 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 entrants include Title Role, Alparslan, Gonna Fly, and Needle Match.
"This is a highly intriguing race on paper. The favorite, Zavateri, had a disappointing outing at Newmarket and will likely appreciate the return to a straight track. However, it's uncertain whether he will continue to improve, given his size and pedigree.
I'm inclined to oppose him. "I'm backing Alparslan, who has some ground to make up with Zavateri based on their previous meeting in the Dewhurst. He was a big drifter in the betting that day, which suggests something may have been amiss. With a lack of pace in this race, he could secure an easy lead and dominate.
"For the latest racing news, interviews, and features, download our app. "I'm supporting Zavateri, who won the National Stakes last season and doesn't carry a Group 1 penalty for that victory. He would need to underperform significantly to be beaten today.
"There are question marks surrounding other runners, such as Albert Einstein and Title Role, so I'm sticking with the class angle – which I believe should be shorter than his current price. Catch all the action on Sky Sports Racing: Zavateri and Albert Einstein clash in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury This weekend on Sky Sports Racing: The Spring Trials get underway at Newbury Newmarket: Oxagon claims Craven Stakes victory for the in-form Gosden team Newmarket: Azleet enters 1000 Guineas contention after 50-1 Nell Gwyn Stakes win Hollie Doyle blog: Hoping to learn more about Derby hope Wareeth in Feilden Stakes at Newmarket Evan Williams: Trainer jailed for three years for causing grievous bodily harm with intent over hockey stick attack on 72-year-old "My selection 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 this colt could be one of them.
Stay up-to-date with the latest horse racing news, interviews, and features from Sky Sports Racing "He won on soft ground at Newbury, but I don't think faster ground will be an issue based on his pedigree. He needs to take a significant step forward, but he's a decent price to do so. While the favorite has the best form, I want to take him on in his seasonal debut. Watch the full Weekend Winners analysis on the At The Races YouTube channel