Fighter completes Ballydoyle four-timer Sword Fighter produced another game front-running performance to claim the Group 2 Coral.ie Curragh Cup and complete a four-timer for Ballydoyle at the Curragh today. Seamie Heffernan bounced out in front on the 11/4 shot as he aimed to supplement his victory in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot last time. Alveena pressed the leader from two furlongs out but couldn't find a way past and had no more to offer inside the final furlong. It was the winner's stable-mate Landofhopeandglory who came through to give chase in the closing stages but the 15/8 favourite could only get within two-lengths in the 1m6f contest. Sword Fighter, who had sprang a 33/1 shock at Ascot, was confirming that form with Landofhopeandglory, who had been fourth in the two-miler last time. "He's a very genuine horse. He really wants it, and stays very well. Seamie gave him a great ride, just like Colm did in Ascot. It's my fault that Ryan rode the other horse,” said O'Brien. "He'll have a little break now as he's had a tough few weeks, and he's made for the English Leger." Paddy Power made the winner 12/1 from 16/1 for the St Leger. (Quotes by Alan Magee)
