Trainer ponders taking speedster to Group One test
Maarek could go for the Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin on December 9 following his victory at Ascot on Saturday.
The tough speedster gave trainer David Nagle a memorable success in the Group Two Qipco British Champions Sprint to earn a chance at the top level.
"He's in super form, there's not a bother on him. He's been in the paddock bucking and kicking," said County Tipperary-based Nagle.
"There's a slight possibility he might go to Hong Kong. We are invited to run in the Sprint in December.
"They say the ground doesn't get too fast out there. We'll look into it anyway. It's a Group One and there's a lot of prize money, about half a million to the winner.
"It was a great day at Ascot, they don't come much better than that.
"He's very tough and genuine. He's been so consistent all year and very busy.
"He was third in the Ayr Gold Cup off nearly 10st and that was a big ask."
