A gear change could be the key to Ucalledit delivering Kris Lees his first victory in The Archer.

After finishing second in regional Queensland's other slot race, Alpine Edge has gone one better to win the second running of The Archer (1300m) at Rockhampton.

Alpine Edge wins second running of The Archer in a three-way photo finish.

Rockhampton's attention will focus on Saturday’s Royal Randwick races where Maotai, Aquis Farm’s confirmed slot holder for the $775,000 The Archer will have his final lead up for the April 30 extravaganza.

The final slot into the $775,000 The Archer to be run at Callaghan Park, Rockhampton on April 30, 2023 has been sold at auction for a staggering $100,000.