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 competitors have gathered for the seven-furlong event, currently led by Zavateri, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton, and Albert Einstein, trained by Aidan O'Brien.
Other notable participants include Title Role, Alparslan, Gonna Fly, and Needle Match. According to one expert, 'This race is intriguing on paper. The favorite, Zavateri, struggled at Newmarket and will appreciate the return to a straight track.
However, it's uncertain whether he will continue to improve, considering his size and pedigree. I'm going to challenge him.' 'I'm backing Alparslan, who has some ground to make up against Zavateri from their run in the Dewhurst.
He drifted to a significant price that day, indicating something may have been amiss. With a lack of pace in the race, he could secure 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 agrees, 'I'm with Zavateri, who won the National Stakes last season and doesn't have a Group 1 penalty for that win here - a significant advantage. He would need to underperform substantially 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 - who I believe should be at a shorter price than their current odds.' Today on Sky Sports Racing, Zavateri and Albert Einstein face off in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury.
Also, today on Sky Sports Racing, the Spring Trials weekend commences at Newbury. In other news, Oxagon secured a victory in the Craven Stakes for the in-form Gosden team at Newmarket, while Azleet entered the 1000 Guineas contention after a 50-1 win in the Nell Gwyn Stakes. Hollie Doyle shared her thoughts in a blog post, hoping to learn more about Derby hope Wareeth in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket. Trainer Evan Williams was jailed for three years for causing grievous bodily harm with intent over a hockey stick attack on a 72-year-old.
Another expert commented, 'I'm supporting Needle Match, who doesn't fit the typical profile of recent winners. However, his trainer has made comments suggesting he has some promising three-year-olds this season, and this horse could be one of them.' For the latest horse racing news, interviews, and features from Sky Sports Racing, visit our website. 'He won on soft ground at Newbury, but I don't think quicker ground will be an issue based on his pedigree.
He needs to take a massive step forward from his previous effort, but he's a decent price to do so. While the favorite has the standard form, I want to challenge him in his seasonal reappearance.' You can watch the full Weekend Winners episode on the At The Races YouTube channel.