TRYSTER (NAP), who completed an all-weather five-timer early last year which included the Winter Derby at Lingfield, came here for a Group 3 on Turf last month and had no problems seeing off Haafaguinea. Although this is a step-up in grade it isn't the strongest Group 1 ever run and he can add to his growing tally of victories. Harry's Son, a Grade 1 winner in South Africa, made a fine debut here when chasing home Safety Check but didn't improve on that against the winner last week. Mike De Kock has four entries and Prayer For Relief looks the best of them though he's been slightly disappointing in his three runs at this year's Carnival. Stable Companion Ertijaal, another with a Grade 1 victory in South Africa to his credit, didn't act on the Dirt surface last time and is much better than that.
Zahee (NZ) (9-1) Tracked leader, led 300m out, headed final 50m, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Safety Check (9-4) at Meydan 1m (1) gd in Feb.
Johann Strauss (9-1) Never near to challenge, 8th of 10, 7 1/2l behind Safety Check (9-4) at Meydan 1m (1) gd in Feb.
Ertijaal (AUS) (9-6) 12th of 14, 26 1/2l behind Faulkner (9-3) at Meydan 1m 1f hcp fst in Feb.
Harry's Son (AUS) (9-1) Tracked leading pair, every chance 200m out, one pace final 100m, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Safety Check (9-4) at Meydan 1m (1) gd in Feb.
Earnshaw (USA) (9-1) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Tryster (9-1) at Meydan 1m 2f stks gd in Feb.
Farrier (USA) (9-0) 2nd of 0, shd behind Haatheq (9-0) at Jebel Ali 1m 2f lst stks in Feb.
Sefri (USA) (9-2) 3rd of 0, nk behind Haatheq (9-0) at Jebel Ali 1m 2f lst stks in Feb.
Tryster (IRE) (9-1) Slowly away, settled rear, smooth progress 500m out, led 200m out, easily, won at Meydan 1m 2f stks gd in Feb beating Haafaguinea (9-1) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
Prayer For Relief (USA) (9-5) 3rd of 23, 3/4l behind Maftool (9-5) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Feb.
Elleval (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Think Ahead (8-11) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp gd in Feb.
