CLASSIC GEM had a good hit out to win 1000m jump out at Flemington looks ready for a bold first up run back in class. Stakes-placed in the autumn and was close up in the ATC Oaks(Gr1) before another near miss over 2000m at Flemington. NOVAMIRA ran well here on debut on Heavy track behind Group2 placed winner. Didn't unfold for her at Sandown last start, but ran on so rise in distance will suit. OPEN FIRE looked strong late when winning Pakenham synthetic jump out. Best run so far on raceday was on firmer surface. SKYDREAM should be at peak fitness after two runs from a spell. Looked sharp winning Donald jumpout. Good track runs last preparation read well with Mr Independent progressing from the Pakenham maiden to placing in town. TAGABELLA has midweek metro placing over 1300m, but that was on heavy track.