G3 Greenham Stakes

Zavateri
Black-Type Analysis: Zavateri And Albert Einstein Clash In Greenham

Saturday, Newbury, post time: 14:00, THE WATERSHIP DOWN STUD TOO DARN HOT GREENHAM STAKES-G3, £100,000, 3yo, c/g, 7fT Field: Albert Einstein (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Alparslan (Ire) (Dandy Man {Ire}), Aqpan (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}), Ardisia (Ire) (Ardad {Ire}), Gonna Fly (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}), Needle Match (GB) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), Title Role (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}), Zavateri (Ire) (Without Parole {GB}). TDN Analysis: Albert Einstein is here to make up the minds of the Coolmore collective as to whether to go the mile in two weeks or back in...

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Aidan O'Brien
'We Need Him To Jump Forward Now': O'Brien Seeks The Answer For Albert Einstein

He may look like a sprinter and act like a sprinter, but there is obviously something about the way Albert Einstein (Wootton Bassett) operates at Ballydoyle that makes it hard for those who know him to leave a 2,000 Guineas attempt alone. Luckily for us purists, that reticence to rule out the mile sees him steered to Newbury to add much spice to Saturday's G3 Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes. Defeat here will almost certainly extinguish all hope of going to Newmarket in a fortnight, but unfortunately...

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Hawk Mountain
Black-Type Analysis: Can Hawk Mountain Soar In Craven?

Thursday, Newmarket, post time: 15:35, BETWAY CRAVEN STAKES-G3, £95,000, 3yo, Open, 8f 0y Field: Avicenna (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}), Commander's Intent (Fr) (Victor Ludorum {GB}), Hankelow (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), Hawk Mountain (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Hidden Force (GB) (Frankel {GB}), Oxagon (Fr) (Frankel {GB}), Venetian Prince (GB) (St Mark's Basilica {Fr}). TDN Analysis: Ahead of one of the most head-scratcher 2,000 Guineas for some time, a fascinating Craven where nothing can be safely ruled out and which has surprisingly attracted a Group 1 winner in Hawk Mountain. While it is...

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Prize-Money Increase For Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes At Newbury

The prize-money for the G3 Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes at Newbury has been increased to £100,000 this year. Set for Saturday, Apr. 12, as part of the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials meeting, the seven-furlong contest holds an illustrious roll of honour including Mill Reef, Paco Boy (Ire), Frankel (GB) and Kingman (GB). Sponsored by Watership Down Stud since 2019, the race will receive a £10,000 boost to the total prize fund in 2025. The renewal takes place three weeks prior to the first Classics of...

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