Magnusson has Classic plan

Mikael Magnusson will have his first British Classic runner when I’m In Love contests the Stan James 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 7.

The daughter of Zafonic won one of her three starts as a juvenile when taking a mile maiden on the all-weather at Lingfield and is currently a 100-1 chance with the sponsors for the fillies’ Classic.

“It’s a case of so far so good with I’m In Love. She worked at Lingfield on Wednesday under Eddie Ahern and went very nicely,” said Magnusson.

“I have been very pleased with her progress over the winter. She has matured and is much more relaxed this year.

“She’ll go for the Shadwell Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket on April 18 and, if she runs well there, we will aim her at the 1000 Guineas.

“I am slightly concerned about dropping her back to seven furlongs in the Nell Gwyn, although she has plenty of speed. She looks very well and I couldn’t be happier with her.”