HOTTER THAN FIRE (6) is poised to win after placing at her last three outings, most recently when third over 1673m at Delaware Park (Dirt) when she was handy all the way. Going up a level this time but she is up to the challenge. IT'S FINE (2) finished half a length from the winner in second on debut over 1006m at COLONIAL DOWNS Turf (Turf) on August 27 and has not appeared since. Handy draw will assist so expected to run well again. BAND ON THE RUN (7) was well in commission last start over 1673m at Presque Isle Downs (Synthetic) when second, beaten 6 lengths. Deserves another chance. ITHADTOBEBLU (9) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 1.3 lengths away in second over 1106m at Laurel (Dirt). Finds a suitable race and can fill another top-three spot.