2026 Clear Mountain Fairview Vendor Profile

Brilliant juvenile Alpine Edge represents the future of Clear Mountain Fairview. The Gr3 BJ McLachlan Stakes was the pinnacle of his three juvenile victories, and he trained on as an older horse adding over $1 million in earnings as a 4YO with victory in the Magic Millions Handicap and The Archer (see below). With 80 live foals in his first crop, born in 2025, his stock will be first seen at the 2026 Magic Millions National Weanling Sale.  "When the opportunity arose to stand Alpine Edge, we jumped at it because it is rare to stand such an exceptional two-year-old performer," said Bob Frappell. "Alpine Edge is a beautiful looking horse with a superb temperament, so breeders can send mares confident their foals will be similar to their father's disposition. Alpine Edge enables breeders to obtain QTIS eligible progeny that will be ready to hit the ground running as juveniles, just like their sire." The Frappell family created Clear Mountain Stud in 1988 at a small property on the outskirts of Brisbane. They quickly outgrew the 40-acre property, moving to Freestone near Warwick. Eventually this farm proved to be inadequate for the business, and in 2005, the Frappell family purchased Fairview Thoroughbreds, a 800-acre farm near Toowoomba on the richly fertile Darling Downs. And again, the farm continues to grow, now expanded to almost 1000 acres. Since rebranding as Clear Mountain Fairview, the business has thrived. Now run by proprietor Bob and Maree's eldest son Mick and his wife Lisa, the farm currently stands Alpine Edge, Love Conquers All, and Worthy Cause.  "Breeding racehorses is our passion. We love it. Principal Bob Frappell is a bit of a legend in the Queensland breeding and racing industry and his son Mick, our stud manager, has lived and breathed thoroughbreds from a very young age," said marketing manager Lisa Frappell.  "Lush, green and in the heart of the bountiful Darling Downs, your thoroughbred enjoys 990 acres of improved pasture and irrigated paddocks. As Queensland's only 'lifelong thoroughbred care facility' we offer all the services your racehorse needs to succeed." And they've definitely succeeded, with the likes of Gr1 winner Hinged, Gr2 winner Cause For Concern, Gr3 placed winner of seven races Hatchet and exciting 3YO Mr Worthington all coming from their pastures. Clear Mountain Fairview typically present drafts of horses to the Magic Millions March Yearling Sale and Magic Millions National Yearling and Weanling Sales.