New Zealand Racing, 2012-13

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by _ed_

Also, Habibi - turns out she suffered a fracture in a leg in the Australian Oaks. Amazingly brave.
http://www.theinformant.co.nz/racing...ctured-pastern

Horrified and stunned. What a brave horse. How on earth she made it home...

Thanks for this and the Mufhasa updates.

Again no intention of watching the race but I did see the saddest picture... a shot of Mufhasa from behind looking a million miles from the rest of the field.

"We got to the half mile (800m) and he was trying to clear his wind. His breathing obviously wasn’t right and he was struggling soon after. There’s a problem, it’s a shame.” - M. Rodd

Okay I have just spent half an hour watching videos of his owners after he won Horse of the Year both times, of some of his wins... need to dry tears and be on with the day. Honest to God he gets me so emotional it is embarrassing.