David Nagle | Betfred Mobile Lotto Chipchase Stakes. David Nagle believes Maarek will do himself justice in his first attempt outside handicap company in the Betfred Mobile Lotto Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle on Saturday.
The five-year-old goes to Gosforth Park for the Group Three contest on the back on an excellent effort off top weight of 9st 10lb on unsuitable ground in the Wokingham Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Winner of his two previous starts at Naas and Newmarket, Maarek was beaten just over two lengths by compatriot Dandy Boy in the six-furlong cavalry charge at the weekend.
"The ground went against us in the Wokingham. It dried out to be good ground. I don't think it will be good at Newcastle," said the County Tipperary trainer.
"Hopefully it will go ahead and he will love the ground.
"It's his first race out of handicap company, but he's rated 108 and deserves to have a crack at a Group Three.
"Hopefully he can put in the same run he did at Ascot when the ground was against him and the weight was against him - he was only beaten two lengths.
"He seems to have come out of Ascot very well, so it's fingers crossed."
In contrast, Richard Fahey is concerned about the ground for Mayson, and the Musley Bank trainer will monitor conditions before confirming the sprinter a runner.
The four-year-old began the campaign in great style with two wins at Newmarket but he was well-beaten in the duke of York Stakes on the Knavesmire on his latest outing.
"He's got a penalty and I'm a bit worried about the ground," said Fahey.
"He loves it soft, but whether this might tear the guts out of him - we'll have to see how it rides and we'll have a board meeting.
"He does go on soft ground, so we are going to see what it's like."
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