SPITFIRE (2) improved last start to finish second over 1710m at Churchill Downs after being in contention on the corner. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. KILLA SALLY (4) is fitter for two runs back from a spell and has been in the placings at both appearances, the latest when third over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Good chance to break through. QUALITY OF ESSENCE (3) improved second up after a fair run to score last time by 2.75 lengths over 1207m at Monmouth Park (Dirt). First try at the trip. Gets chance to show best. HOT GOSSIP (5) was beaten 11 lengths into fourth in a 1609m contest at Aqueduct a month ago. No surprise to see her in the mix.