In a surprising turn of events, Alparslan took the top spot in the Greenham Stakes, beating out highly-touted competitors Zavateri and Albert Einstein. The win has catapulted Alparslan into contention for the 2000 Guineas. Trainer Karl Burke expressed his delight with the outcome, stating that Alparslan had improved significantly from his previous performances.
The victory has also sparked discussion about the horse's potential to compete in upcoming prestigious races, including the English and Irish Guineas. Meanwhile, Zavateri's trainer, Eve Johnson Houghton, was pleased with her horse's performance, despite finishing second.
She is now considering which Guineas to enter next month. In other racing news, Sukanya staged a remarkable comeback to win the Dubai Duty Free Stakes, while Convergent defied congestion to take the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes.