The Connolly's Red Mills Rated Novice Hurdle of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Connolly's Red Mills) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,820) Second will receive €4,000 Third will receive €2,000 Fourth will receive €1,000 Fifth will receive €600 Sixth will receive €400 A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 116 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 117-130) About 2 miles 4 furlongs 208 yards Maximum Runners: 18 €140 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o10st 3lbs 5-y-o and up10st 10lbs Penalties - Performances before 4th July - for every 1lb above the rating of 1161lb extra On or after 4th July - for each hurdle race won4lb extra Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 130 or less.