See also » Digby-delivers-double-for-Deegan
Richie said he is a grand horse, is still a bit raw and said they went a good gallop. He said he knew from the bottom of the straight he had them covered and he stays going well, we thought that ourselves after his Sligo win. Winter ground is an unknown but has been running on quick ground and that's the softest ground he has run on yet. He has been on the go a while but we'll see what the boss man (owner Pat Conway) wants to do. He'll jump fences next year. Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Fangio De Vassy (FR), trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 113 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 114-125)
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 5-y-o and up 11st 2lbs
Penalties - Performances before 28th September - for every 1lb above the rating of 113 1lb extra On or after 28th September - for each hurdle race won 5lb extra