Welcome to the USA, Habibi!

[my miss storm cat]

A superstar in New Zealand, she'll be on her way shortly.

Her record is 5-0-1 from 7. (She was 4th in the Australian Oaks this past weekend but considering she came out of the race with a slight injury...)

http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times...-career-in-USA

Replay of her winning the NZ Derby (... and this was a tough field, especially with this years other VERY tough filly Fix (6-1-2 from 11) in it)...

http://www.nzracing.co.nz/RaceInfo/4...ce-Detail.aspx

Click on her name (which means my dearest one) to see her other races.

A loss for NZ racing but it certainly is our gain.

[freddymo]

Shame there arent 50 claimers on the grass anymore for her to compete in.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Shame there arent 50 claimers on the grass anymore for her to compete in.

It's as if some tiny fairy were dancing 'round the forum, its tiny wand showering the occassional thread with some kind of enchanted dust... one part merriment and two parts mirth.

I'm gonna have to start calling you Sunshine for all the joy you spread.

[my miss storm cat]

US: Kiwi Star Habibi Arrives In New York

http://www.racingandsports.com.au/ra...es_In_New_York

[_ed_]

She is amazing - considerably better than Crossing The Line, who you may remember. If she's fully recovered from that leg injury and acclimatises to US conditions, I'd expect her to do really, really well. I hope so, anyway! Brilliant filly.

Go Habibi! All NZ racing fans are behind you 100%.

One of my favourite shots of her in action - although even this doesn't quite do justice to her stride.

[my miss storm cat]

Finally!

This notice is to inform you that one or more of your horses has worked out.

Habibi (NZ) (5-Year-Old Mare)

Date: February 13, 2014
Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
Distance: Three Furlongs
Time: 38:80 Handily
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt
Rank: 3/3