The Kid Bobby B showed a terrific attitude to battle gamely and land a gamble in the opening maiden at Dundalk this evening.

The Ger Lyons-trained colt was supported from 12/1 this morning and went to post as the 2/1 favourite in the mile contest.

He was quickly away, under Colin Keane, before being settled behind the leaders.

The son of Nathaniel was produced to challenge a furlong out but Platinum Warrior looked to be holding him until a late lunge sealed a head victory.

The winner had finished eighth behind Saxon Warrior in a Curragh maiden on his debut in late August. Keane moved five clear of Pat Smullen, who was on the runner-up.

“He showed great resolution there and we like him. He wanted every bit of that mile. He was very professional and quick out of the stalls,” said Shane Lyons.

“He went down half a length inside the last furlong so to come back at him again shows great guts.

“He'll be a trip horse next year. We'll put him away now and let him grow up a bit, that was a bonus.

“He's still a little bit of a baby and we'll see how he progresses over the winter, hopefully he will progress well. We were always going to put him away and now that he's done that we'll take stock.”