[2] Born in 2010[3], Puccini is a half-brother to six-time Group 1 winner Sir Slick.
Taking time to grow and mature, Puccini took eight starts to win his first race.
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 three lengths away in third.
Puccini was rated by rider Michael Walker as the best horse he had ever ridden.