Verdict

Classic Blue, Margot Mine and Fantasy Fighter are the trio to catch the eye here and preference is for CLASSIC BLUE to follow up a last time out success. Margot Mine has been busy recently and was due to run here on Thursday, and she comes here in good heart after a fine course and distance success, before running second at Lingfield. A return to her winning track looks sure to suit, and despite a five pound rise in her rating she should be respected, and obviously note should be taken of how she fared on Thursday. Fantasy Fighter is well handicapped after a good second last time, as he runs off the same mark here. However, he does not live up to his name as he seems to be reluctant at the finish and he is taken on. Classic Blue was winning for the second time when scoring at Kempton last time. That was over nine furlongs and it was achieved with authority at Kempton. He has yet to prove himself over this shorter trip, but he has shown his liking for the track with a good second on his previous run, and Classic Blue looks worth following.

Formwatch

L'Art du Silence (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Always in rear, last of 12, well behind Mr Fantozzi (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Jul.

Salerosa (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden along halfway, edged right when weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 8l behind Medici Pearl (9-13) at Catterick 7f fll hcp (5) gs in Jun.

Margot Mine (IRE) 13-8fav (8-8) Chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, never able to challenge, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Greek Theatre (9-4) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (6) std in Oct.

Petrosian 100-1 (8-7) Slowly away, always behind, last of 12, 29l behind Mahadee (8-10) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.

Carefree 33-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, stayed on from over 1f out, 4th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Silly Gilly (9-0) at Redcar 1m hcap (6) gf in Jul.

Ignition 200-1 (8-4) In touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 28l behind With Interest (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m 1f stk (3) gs in Oct.

Fantasy Fighter (IRE) 15-2 (8-5) Chased winner, effort and upside winner over 1f out, ridden and soon flashed tail, weakened inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Accolation (8-5) at Great Leighs 1m app hcp (6) pol in Oct.

Lavender And Lace 50-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, under pressure 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 15, 16l behind Life's A Whirl (8-10) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.

Classic Blue (IRE) 15-8fav (8-12) In touch, driven and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reached winner, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Lord Theo (9-5) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) std in Oct.

Felicia 9-4 (9-0) Soon chasing leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 9, 6l behind Greek Theatre (9-4) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (6) std in Oct.

Jimmy Dean 22-1 (8-4) Behind, moderate headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 9l behind Greek Theatre (9-4) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (6) std in Oct.