Maarek lands big pot in Newmarket for Nagle Joseph O'Brien put behind him his 1000 Guineas disappointment on Maybe by finishing fast and late aboard the David Nagle trained Maarek (12-1) in the Qatar Racing Handicap. The 5yo son of Pivotal, who is owned by the Lisbunny Syndicate, looked to have a mountain to climb entering the final furlong as Shropshire and Colonel Mak kicked clear on the far side of the track. .But Maarek got up a real head of steam on the near side to win by a neck from Shropshire. Colonel Mak was third, with Parisian Pyramid and Alben star close behind. O'Brien said afterwards: "There was a slight concern when I lost an iron in the stalls, which was soon corrected. "I rode this horse once last year and this was only the second time I've sat on him. "He handled the ground very well and finished strong up the rail."
