PLOTINUS (1) was an impressive winner last time over 2400m at Nantes, scoring by 5 lengths. Getting up in the weights now. Ludovic Boisseau retains the ride and there is no reason he cannot make it back-to-back victories. EMPRESS STAR (11) doesn't win very often but ran a strong race last time out over 2000m at Fontainebleau, finishing fourth and beaten 2 lengths. Has the class to figure prominently. DAYSANIYA (4) finished 14th two runs back at Pornichet then improved last time out to score by 1.3 lengths over 2000m at this track. Nicely placed to take this out. OASIS BAY (9) turned in a better run last start, beaten 1.1 lengths into fourth over 2000m at this track. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.