Connections of Eduardo have had a change of heart.

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.

Rockhampton racing history, which dates back 155 years, will herald a new chapter next month with the city’s first $1 million race day.