PLOTINUS (5) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest fifth at Pornichet over 3100m. Can improve sharply. KERDINA (10) finished 7 lengths away in fifth last time out over 2000m at Mont-de-Marsan two-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will be tough to stop. SPATIAL MERIT (13) resumed three-and-a-half weeks ago over 2300m at Senonnes-Pouancé and was only beaten into fifth. Likely improver with strong prospects. THIRD BATCH (11) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 2400m at Pornichet, beaten one length. Ideally placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping.