UNBELIEVABLE. Just... I have no words.
I've watched the replay twice since I got home, and I'm still stunned. How did he win from there, and after making that huge move so early?
I've seen some amazing champions win the Derby - Xcellent, Jimmy etc. Puccini still needs to prove he's as good as those, but as far as the actual Derby wins go, this was right up there with the best. Just phenomenal.
You're totally right about Rising Romance. Brilliant race from her, and deserved better than second place. Hopefully she gets her G1 win soon.
I took some photos. I'll post them tomorrow. The ones I took after the race might be a bit blurry, because I was shaking!
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