Johnson Houghton retaining plenty of options for Zavateri After a breakout win in the July Stakes, Zavateri has earned a place among the top juveniles of the season — with several exciting race options now on the table. Zavateri Stuns in Group Two July Stakes Win All options are open for Eve Johnson Houghton’s Zavateri after his victory in the July Stakes at Newmarket. The two-year-old colt, who is by Without Parole, won his debut at Salisbury in June before stepping markedly up in grade on the July course last week. He was the overlooked horse in the field at 18-1 under Charles Bishop, but thoroughly undermined those odds when prevailing by a length to score at Group Two level on only his second start. Future Plans Unclear, But Talent and Attitude Are Not The chestnut has a range of possible next steps and is clearly held in high regard for both his ability and his genuine attitude. “We’re just having discussions at the moment, nothing is concrete and all options are open,” Johnson Houghton added. “We’ve not ruled out anything at all, we might go to the Curragh for the Phoenix, we might go to Goodwood for the Vintage, we might go to York, we might just wait a little bit longer.” “He’s got a great attitude and he always has done at home, he’s a pleasure to train. Every time he puts his head in the bridle, he just wants to please.”
