Cryptic crossword clue
Carthorse winning fight 5-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 2 letter word PUNCH UP

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The straight part
We know that "fight" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fight = punch up.
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What does PUNCH UP mean?

PUNCH UP noun
  1. A fight with the fists.
PUNCH UP verb
  1. To attack or target a group of greater power and/or status than oneself.

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