Armidale-bred/co-owned mare Mindful (ex Freedom Road) kicked the evening off with a bang, taking out the first on the card, while Belpine Miss (ex Beluga Miss) kept the celebrations going with a victory in the third.

Mindful is a half-sister to a very smart Needs Further colt heading to the Tasmanian Magic Millions Yearling Sale in Feb (Lot 42).

Alpine Eagle gelding Geegees Gemstone (ex Gee Gees Top Notch) was next up in the winner’s circle, followed immediately by Armidale-bred Swoop There It Is (ex Swooper), a half-brother to dual stakes winner/Tasmanian 3YO of the Year Swoop Dog.

Intrepid Eagle (ex Elusive Affair) was brave to the line at Sandown, going down narrowly (0.3L) to place second in the 1200m romp.

Alpine Eagle now has 60 individual winners to his credit, ranking him highly among Australia’s leading young sires.

Another notable performance was the Needs Further mare Lovin’ Bev’s domineering 5L obliteration in the fourth race.

Congratulations to all the winning connections!