Cheltenham Festival 2024 Form and Entries for Horse Battle Of Mirbat (IRE)

Battle Of Mirbat (IRE) b g 3rd Apr 2017

Track Horse HorseTracker

Battle Of Mirbat (IRE) b g 3rd Apr 2017

Sire

Ocovango (GB)

Dam

Vicky Serenade (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Old Vic

Owner

Michael J McDonagh

Trainer

Michael J McDonagh

Breeder

Thomas Horgan

Last Win

Wexford Tue, 20th Jun, 23 9/2, M M McDonagh (548 days)

Last Run

Galway Fri, 2nd Aug, 24 16th, 14/1, Mr A P Ryan (139 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

€2,700

-1.00

Chase IRE

11%

€46,640

-4.50

NHF IRE

€3,150

-3.00

PtoP

Under Rules Total

-8.50

Form Figures

3UP-F8232359125416322-P23U60

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 3UP-F8232359125416322-P23U60

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MorningSP

Change of Trainer Kieran Purcell to Michael J McDonagh

Change of Trainer Kieran Purcell

Handler Kieran Purcell

Symbols Explained

ts² Tongue Strap vs² Visor hd² Hood es² Eye Shield ec² Eye Cover cp² Cheekpiece bl² Blinkers tt² Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel

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 Battle Of Mirbat (IRE) was mentioned

Brideswell Lad 'getting there' at 33/1

Sun 03rd Mar

Diamond delivers in opening race at Naas

Well-backed Chosen Diamond (morning 16/1- returned 7s) won on chase debut at Naas, gaining a maiden victory for owner/trainer Eddie Cawley in the opening Overlander Horseboxes Novice Handicap Chase. Sun 12th Nov

McDonagh ticks 'one off the list' with first win for grandfather

Eight lengths separated six finishers in Wexford's 3m1f Support Irish Injured Jockeys Handicap Chase today, with owner/trainer Michael McDonagh and his grandson, jockey Mark McDonagh combining successfully for the first time with Battle Of Mirbat (9/2). Tue 20th Jun

Queen makes it two from two over fences

The Henry de Bromhead-trained Queen Jane made it two from two over fences with a convincing success in the novice handicap chase at Limerick. Sun 26th Mar

Battle Of Mirbat a pleasant surprise for McDonagh team

Battle Of Mirbat teamed up with Adam Ryan to post a decisive success in the John Thomas McNamara (QR) Handicap Steeplechase at Leopardstown. Mon 06th Mar

Mullins and Townend double up with Sir Gerhard

The classy Sir Gerhard made a belated debut over fences in the two-mile beginners' chase and his jumping improved as the race developed. Thu 26th Jan

Sir Gerhard set for chasing debut

Willie Mullins is looking forward to seeing his dual Cheltenham Festival winner Sir Gerhard belatedly get his novice chase campaign under way on the Thyestes Chase undercard at Gowran Park today. Thu 26th Jan

Run For Pat makes most of his opportunity

Run For Pat put in a professional display to get off the mark in Listowel's three mile maiden hurdle. Sun 18th Sep

After race at Wexford Tue, 20th Jun, 2023 (1st)

that’s my first winner for my grandfather. We were touched off a few times so it’s special to be able to tick that one off the list. We blow hot and cold in the yard but when we are outside the yard we are the best of friends. I’m delighted to be able to give him a bit back. he’s a gutsy horse and was suited by going left-handed again. He hasn’t done that since his Leopardstown run (last win in March). There was a right gallop and he settled lovely. He stayed on well from the back of the last to the line. If he’s keen and you get into a fight with him then he’ll want to go left. He got into a great rhythm today and it was a pleasure to ride.

Michael J McDonagh