RB MALEXIS (3) was safely held when resuming from a spell behind First Classs at Group 1 level at Meydan Dirt over 2000m, beaten 37 lengths into 11th. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Likely to feature. SHAIHAAN (7) returns from a nine weeks break after closing last prep with two wins on end, the latest over 2100m win at Toulouse. Rates highly and hard to knock. HASEEF (6) recorded a strong maiden win over 1600m at Mont-de-Marsan last time, getting there by 3.5 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Shaping up nicely and he should be in the finish again. MANARAH (4) finished midfield when resuming from a break last start over 1600m at Mont-de-Marsan, beaten 8 lengths when in the market. Mickael Forest stays aboard. Deserves respect.