The 2014 New Zealand Derby was a horse race which took place at Ellerslie Racecourse on Saturday 1 March 2014.
He made a spectacular move halfway down the back stretch, sweeping to the lead.
He kicked strongly at the turn and held on for an impressive and convincing two-length win over Rising Romance, with Glorious Lad another four lengths away in third.
Further details of the winner, Puccini: Early-season appearances in 2013–14 prior to running in the Derby.
Subsequent wins at Group 1 level by runners in the 2014 New Zealand Derby.