Gary Nickson claimed early two-year-old honours at Randwick winning the Listed Gimcrack Stakes with Alpha Miss, his first runner on Epsom day in three decades.

Trainer Cliff Brown could not conceal his delight when one of his stable stalwarts, Deep Pockets, returned to winning ways on Sunday.

Improving four-year-old Deep Pockets will be tested against tougher opposition following his victory in the $75,000 Open Benchmark 74 Stakes on Friday night.