In a significant upset, Alparslan has beaten highly-touted favorites Zavateri and Albert Einstein in the Greenham Stakes, establishing himself as a legitimate contender for the 2000 Guineas. The victory marked a notable triumph for trainer Karl Burke, with jockey Clifford Lee skillfully navigating the course to secure the win.
Burke expressed his optimism about Alparslan's prospects, stating that the horse has shown significant improvement and has the potential to excel in upcoming events. Meanwhile, Zavateri's trainer, Eve Johnson Houghton, remains undecided about which Guineas to target next, while Albert Einstein's team will reassess their strategy after a respectable third-place finish. The race has set the stage for an exciting 2000 Guineas, with Alparslan now a force to be reckoned with.