She notes late changes in the horse’s leg action on a front-running track and remains confident about Zavateri’s future Classic potential, including a possible entry to the Guineas.

Zavateri has shown toughness and early promise, with Johnson Houghton noting how ground, track geometry, and two tough races affected his Dewhurst performance while remaining optimistic about his Classic prospects.

Houghton highlights Zavateri’s willingness to win and steady improvement from his Salisbury debut through the summer campaign, and she recalls his surprising initial odds of 28-1 at Newmarket.

Zavateri was a standout in a successful Blewbury year alongside Havana Hurricane, Rage Of Bamby and Great Acclaim.

The season underscored Blewbury’s breadth of success, with multiple leading performers contributing to the yard’s impressive year.

The team remains optimistic about Classic campaigns, with strategic decisions on future targets to be finalized in the spring.

Blewbury Stable enjoyed a strong season, with stars like Havana Hurricane, Rage Of Bamby and Great Acclaim delivering notable results.

Looking ahead to 2026, Zavateri and the yard’s stars are set to begin another progression after a successful season.

2025 was a standout year for Eve Johnson Houghton, surpassing 1 million pounds in prize money and securing a second Group One victory powered by Zavateri.

Houghton’s training year reached new heights, highlighted by the million-pound prize money milestone and a second Group One win.

The banner year for Johnson Houghton centered on Zavateri’s impact and the yard’s overall success.

Despite the Dewhurst result, plans include continuing Guineas preparations, with targets to be decided in the spring depending on form and ground.