She is most noted for winning the 2013 New Zealand Derby;[2] one of only five fillies since 1980 to achieve this feat.
Habibi made her raceday debut in October 2012, winning at her home track of Ruakaka.
These wins made her unbeaten in five starts, and saw her become a clear favourite for the New Zealand Derby.
In the Derby, she started from the inside barrier, settled four-back on the rail before getting clear in the straight and running down another filly, Fix, for a half-length win.
After the Derby win Habibi went to Australia and raced: She then went to the United States and Canada, racing at Santa Anita, Woodbine and Gulfstream Park gaining a win and two placings in nine American starts.