Timeform Dubai SmartPlays: Friday 13 January

Ottoman Fleet - 16:20 Meydan

Charlie Appleby has predictably started the Carnival in good form and his Ottoman Fleet was impressive when winning at Newmarket when last seen and could be high-class. Dubai Future won't be far away, while San Donato made a good start for Doug Watson at Abu Dhabi and can be in the shake-up.

Bendoog - 16:55 Meydan

Bendoog has progressed with each start to date, gaining a second career success over 1m here before finishing runner-up in a C&D listed event three weeks ago. In receipt of weight all round, he earns the vote to continue the good work and resume winning ways. First Constitution, the returning Salute The Soldier and Military Law head up the dangers.

Sense of Wisdom - 17:30 Meydan

If there's a runner with the potential to be a long way ahead of their mark in the closing handicap it's surely Sense of Wisdom, who displayed plenty of ability both starts last summer and this low-mileage four-year-old couldn't be in better hands. Positive Impact ended 2022 firmly on the up and is a big threat, along with Echo Point, a stablemate of the selection.