Maarek ready to fire in Beverley Bullet Group One-winning sprinter Maarek is poised for a return to England after he was confirmed for the Beverley Bullet on Saturday. The eight-year-old Irish sprinter, trained by Evanna McCutcheon, is on course to feature in the Listed heat after finishing fifth behind Mattmu in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh on August 9. McCutcheon said: "Maarek has got an entry at Newmarket on the same day, but I'd say the Beverley Bullet is more likely at this stage. "We'd love to run him. He's ready to run and likes to be kept busy, but, as always with him, it's all about the ground as he never wants it too quick." Maarek is one of 21 confirmations for the Beverley Bullet, for which compatriot Dikta Del Mar, trained by Tom Hogan, could also travel across from Ireland. Tangerine Trees won the race in 2011 before claiming a Group One success in the Prix de l'Abbaye a few months later at Longchamp. Bryan Smart could give the 10-year-old another chance to shine on the Westwood, where he may be accompanied by stablemate Red Pike. Popular veteran Kingsgate Native won over course and distance last September and is again in the hunt for Newmarket trainer Robert Cowell, who has also entered Iffranesia. North Yorkshire handler Paul Midgley is similarly double-handed with Line Of Reason, a close third in the Bullet 12 months ago, and Silvanus. Alben Star, Confessional, Katawi and Online Alexander are others of note.
