De Bromhead ends five-year wait as Heron heads a one-two

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Some of Henry de Bromhead's biggest days have come at Cheltenham.

But not since this meeting five years ago, in the opening 2m5f novice hurdle with Sizing Symphony, has he stood front and centre in the famous winner's enclosure. That changed on Friday with a 1-2 in the 3m novice chase.

Heron Heights led home stablemate Full Cry and in doing so broke a 1,834-day hoodoo.

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Stuart RileyDeputy news editor

Published on 21 October 2016inReports

Last updated 18:57, 21 October 2016

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