FLAG'S UP (4) finished second when resuming two runs back at Rome then progressed nicely last time out to score by a head as favourite over 2000m in Listed grade at Rome. Mario Sanna scored on him last time and retains the ride. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. WINTERTRAUM (9) has been kept fresh since he resumed last start and proved too strong, scoring by a neck over 2400m in Listed grade at Cologne. Has a perfect second-up record from twostarts and this looks well within his grasp. REX OF THUNDER (6) is a dynamic first-up performer back from a break of eight months and looking to make it four straight wins when fresh from a spell, the latest over 2400m at Praha. Solid chance. ALBURNO (1) turned in a fine effort to win by 2 lengths at this track and distance when resuming from a break last start. Finds another suitable race and can play a major role again.