Fight can win battle
This Kevin Prendergast-trained Invincible Spirit gelding has proven costly and frustrating to follow in his four starts. But his overall form looks good enough to give him excellent prospects in this company.
A major gamble prior to his debut at the Curragh, he flopped badly behind Eireannach.
But the gelding’s subsequent runs, a close fourth to Pilgrim Dancer at Naas and two creditable efforts on Dundalk’s synthetic surface, look rock solid.
The Naas form has been boosted by the exploits of Alfred Nobel (second), Love Lockdown (third) and Corcovada (sixth).
Since then, Stand And Fight was collared close home by Baglioni in a five-furlong maiden at Dundalk and, over the same course and distance last time, ran a close third behind the highly-rated Desert Deer and Mister Tee.
Back on the grass tonight, with such experience under his belt and from a favourable high draw, Stand And Fight might recoup losses incurred to date.
Meanwhile, at Tramore, the Paul Noloan-trained Warhead, an eye-catching fifth to Cranky Corner at Gowran Park last time, appeals in the Carraigavantry Maiden Hurdle.
Trikirk, a fast-finishing second to Askwith (fourth at Punchestown on Wednesday) at Ballinrobe last Sunday, should go close in the Dunhill Handicap Hurdle.
