Cheltenham Festival 2024 Form and Entries for Horse Iva Batt (IRE)

Iva Batt (IRE) ch f 14th May 2018

Track Horse HorseTracker

Iva Batt (IRE) ch f 14th May 2018

Sire

Ivawood (IRE)

Dam

Mrs Batt (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Medecis (GB)

Owner

Pioneer Racing

Trainer

R K Watson

Breeder

J W Nicholson

Last Win

Naas Sat, 7th May, 22 8/1, G F Carroll Joseph G Murphy (960 days)

Last Run

Newcastle Tue, 17th Dec, 24 11th, 40/1, Paula Muir (5 days)

Lifetime

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Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

€45,120

-10.00

Flat GB

£1,694

-4.00

Under Rules Total

-14.00

Form Figures

0446-1415373028-09149508-420250059848-87074040400

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 0446-1415373028-09149508-420250059848-87074040400

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Change of Trainer Adrian McGuinness to R K Watson

Change of Trainer Joseph G Murphy to Adrian McGuinness

Change of Trainer R K Watson to Joseph G Murphy

Symbols Explained

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The superscript number on headgear bl² indicates number of times worn. A plus bl⁺ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl¹indicates first time.

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Reports in which Iva Batt (IRE) was mentioned

McCullagh times it well on Rosato

Charles Weld's Rosato came with a well-timed run to land the spoils in the 47-70 handicap over the extended five furlongs at Navan. Wed 23rd Oct

Cherry has McGuinness in the Pink

Adrian McGuinness has clearly found the key to Cherry Pink, with the Elzaam bay registering her second career success in the Gilna's Cottage Inn Handicap. Mon 16th Sep

Power makes all to take opening claimer

Chica Power showed her rivals a clean pair of heels to land the opening claimer at Dundalk for trainer Cian Collins. Fri 27th Oct

Expressova springs 50/1 surprise on handicap debut

Sent off the outsider of the field, Expressova finished with a flourish to claim the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap. Tue 26th Sep

French import Transcendental records first Irish win

French import Transcendental (10/1) notched a first Irish win today, landing the Curragh's Barberstown Castle Irish EBF Handicap for trainer Gavin Cromwell, who later spoke about issues he is experiencing with oilseed rape in neighbouring fields. Sun 28th May

Blairmayne makes it four at Naas

Blairmayne repeated his victory of 12 months ago when running out a game winner of the Best Of Luck To Our Neighbours Punchestown Handicap at Naas this evening. Mon 24th Apr

Hill completes sprint hat-trick in style

Harry's Hill made it three wins on the bounce when running out a smooth winner of the Colm Quinn BMW Handicap at Bellewstown. Wed 28th Sep

Third career win for Iva Batt

Iva Batt (drawn 22) made all up the stands' side and ran out a comfortable winner of the Thank You Mick Scott For 60 Years' Service Handicap. Sat 07th May

Sprinting could be Moss Tucker's game

Moss Tucker (4/1) was prominent throughout under Billy Lee when winning the Thank You To All The Frontline Workers From Tipperary Racecourse Handicap. Mon 04th Oct

Iva Batt one to note in Navan sprint

Apart from the big race of the day at Haydock, there’s plenty of sprinting action on the home front as well with three races over the minimum distance at Navan. Sat 04th Sep

50 up for Cotter as Psyche edges verdict

Just three went to post for the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race at Tipperary but it produced a thrilling finish with Erosandpsyche edging the verdict. Wed 30th Jun

Sorcha Woods rides 1st track winner as Watson team double up

Jockey Sorcha Woods rode a good race to be second on 40/1 shot Carried at Navan on Saturday and today she got off the mark, at Cork, helping the Keith Watson yard to a double in the penultimate event with Odd Venture (22/1). Wed 19th May

Foley doubles up at Cork on Iva Batt

Shane Foley completed a quick Wednesday afternoon double aboard Iva Batt in the Cork Racecourse Handicap. Wed 19th May

Missy gains second win for Collins

The 10/3 favourite Iva Batt led and was travelling by far the best two furlongs out in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Handicap but the market leader didn’t see out her race and it was Independent Missy (5/1) who led home the closers. Sun 25th Apr

Nicholson completes the clean-sweep of winners at Irish tracks

A good week for the Keith Watson yard was rounded off on the right note when Iva Batt (all-weather debut) won the Hollywoodbets Proudly Sponsors The Finishing Line Podcast Fillies Maiden at Dundalk. Sun 18th Apr

Norfolk 4th Lipizzaner wins his maiden at Navan

Ballydoyle’s Lipizanner (8/11) justified odds-on favouritism in the 4-runner Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race at Navan. Sat 05th Sep

After race at Naas Sat, 7th May, 2022 (1st)

We're only learning about her. We would have been very disappointed if she didn't run well today, she was doing what she does at home. An ease in the ground suits and she does her own thing. She oozes ability but she reserves a bit for herself at times.

Joseph G Murphy