The Galwaybayhotel.com & Galmont.com Novice Hurdle of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by the Galway Bay Hotel and the Galmont Hotel) 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 only that have not won more than one hurdle race About 2 miles 130 yards Maximum Runners: 20 €140 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run Weights: 11st Mares allowed7lbs Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race7lb extra