Maarek aimed at Beverley Bullet again Maarek's late-summer goal is likely to be the defence of his crown in the totepool Beverley Bullet. The Group One-winning sprinter claimed the £50,000 Listed race in thrilling fashion last season and is already in contention for a significant double in Beverley's keynote event on August 27. Co Tipperary trainer Evanna McCutcheon said: "We had a great day last year and we were really well looked after, so there's absolutely no reason why we wouldn't think about the Beverley Bullet again." She went on: "Beverley's a lovely course and even though he possibly didn't handle the track, he got there in the end, which was great to see. "It's a nice prize at the right time so the Bullet is definitely on the list." Maarek made a pleasing return to action at Doncaster on April 2 when he finished third in the Cammidge Trophy. And before his big day at Beverley, the gelded son of Pivotal is again likely to be sent across the Irish Sea in pursuit of more prize-money. McCutcheon added: "We were very happy with him at Doncaster as he's an impossible work-horse and we wouldn't know where we stood with him, fitness -wise. "We'll have a look at Newmarket but the ground might not be right for him, so there's also the Naas race (Woodlands Stakes) as an option. "He's also entered at York (Duke of York Clipper Logistics Stakes), so we'll think about that as well. "He'll have lots of options again, but, as always, it will depend on where the ground is best for him. "He's still a very good horse when things fall right - as he showed in the Beverley Bullet last year."
