The former Michael Bell-trained Fils Anges has a very good record around here having finished runner-up in two tough handicaps after landing a minor event a year ago. He hasn't run since February so the race-fit FLASH FIRE (NAP) looks the one to be on. Transferred from Mark Johnston, he scored at Sandown for Charlie Appleby and made a very bright start here a fortnight ago when just failing to hold off Forries Waltz over a mile. Boomshackerlacker was staying on in that latter event and would prefer a longer trip. Majestic Mount, a Listed winner in France, also ran well on his debut here when staying on nicely and looks well enough treated. He had Anaerobio just behind that day and should take care of Mike De Kock's charge again though Eastern Rules was in front of the pair of them and Michael Halford's seven-times winner was out of his grade in a Group 2 last week.
Anaerobio (ARG) 9-1 (9-0) 4th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Safety Check (9-0) at Meydan 7f Grp 2 stks gf in Jan.
Fils Anges (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) 2nd of 12, 1l behind Ertijaal (8-13) at Meydan 6f hcp stks gd in Feb.
Banaadeer (AUS) 4-1 (9-3) 7th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Roicead (9-1) at Meydan 5f hcp gf in Jan.
Glory Awaits (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) 9th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Ghaamer (8-11) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Jan.
Jallota 14-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 17, 5 1/2l behind Buckstay (9-1) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Anfitrion Sale (ARG) (8-11) won at Palermo 1m stks pol in Mar beating Tornado Storm (8-11) by 4l, 5 ran.
Flash Fire (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) 2nd of 16, nk behind Forries Waltz (9-5) at Meydan 1m hcp gf in Jan.
Eastern Rules (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) 6th of 9, 7 3/4l behind Safety Check (9-0) at Meydan 7f Grp 2 stks gf in Jan.
Majestic Mount 33-1 (8-10) 3rd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Ghaamer (8-11) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Jan.
Yaa Wayl (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) 3rd of 8, 2l behind Art Wave (8-13) at Jebel Ali 7f hcp fst in Nov.
Boomshackerlacker (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) 4th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Forries Waltz (9-5) at Meydan 1m hcp gf in Jan.
Royal Ridge (SAF) 50-1 (9-0) 5th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Safety Check (9-0) at Meydan 7f Grp 2 stks gf in Jan.