Maarek set to win Betfred Mobile Lotto Chipchase Stakes
The David Peter Nagle-trained bay gelding, Maarek, is all set to seal a sterling success in his first every going at Newcastle entitled as Betfred Mobile Lotto Chipchase Stakes (Group 3) that will be held on Saturday, June 30.
The high-voltage Class 1 contest over 6 furlongs is scheduled to begin at 2:15 (GMT). For the prize cheque worth £31,191, the five-year-old veteran horse will run against 8 worthy rivals on the heavy course.
Maarek is ranked third by Paddy Power, and he is going to try a new jockey named as Graham Lee. The gelding is known for changing riders constantly. In his previous two outings, the son of Pivotal out of Ruby Rocket was driven by J. P. O’Brien who is due to ride Camelot in today’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.
Maarek has been at the top of his game since the dawn of 2012. The Lisbunny Syndicate-owned maverick sprinter nicely finished as a runner-up in The Irish Field Handicap over 6 furlongs, held at Curragh on March 25.
The brilliant gelding moved ahead to win Go Racing In Kildare Handicap at Naas racecourse of 6 furlongs on April 21 while being an 11-4 favourite.
This classic conquest boosted up Maarek’s morale greatly and he went on to stun his fans by defeating 23 strong competitors in the Qatar Racing Handicap.The Class 2 race over 6 furlongs was held on May 6. This was indeed a tremendous triumph.
The skilled gelding elegantly finished 6th against 27 contestants in his last going on June 23. This time again, he ran over 6-furlong race of Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) at Ascot.
Overall, Maarek has won 5 of his total 19 starts so far. The way he performed in his last four races has made him a hot favourite contender for the Betfred Mobile Lotto Chipchase Stakes.
Moreover, he is well-familiar with 6-furlong tracks. It is expected that the gifted gelding will unleash an offensive and winning run at Newcastle. His chances to thrive go up to 90 percent.
Among Maarek’s opponents, Our Jonathan and Mayson are the runners that can give him tough time in the race.
By and large, the event will have many twists and turns. Good luck to all the contestants.
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