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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Heron Heights soars to victory for Power

Sat 28th Apr 2018, 15:44

Heron Heights clears the last for a decisive victoryHeron Heights clears the last for a decisive victory
© Photo Healy Racing

Heron Heights (16/1) picked up a nice pot for owner Barry Maloney in the Grade B handicap chase at Punchestown.

The nine-year-old gelding came through to lead under Robbie Power at the third last and opened up by the final fence.

Once that was negotiated, he kept on well to put seven lengths on long-time-leader Rogue Angel (16/1). Kylecrue was a further nine lengths away in third at 28/1.

Trainer Henry de Bromhead said: "It's great for the owners and Robbie gave him a super ride. He was third in it last year.

"He'll keep going over the summer and could be one for the Plate or the Kerry National or the summer nationals."

Robbie Power added: "Henry was hopeful but just a little bit worried about the ground. He travelled and jumped everywhere and was the winner from a long way out.”

About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.