Gene Autry's Wonder Horse (8)

I believe the answer is:

champion

(Other definitions for champion that I've seen before include "Stick up for" , "Winner - advocate" , "Winner of first place" , "hero" , "Top athlete or victor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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