The Guinness Rated Novice Hurdle of €16,500 (Generously sponsored by Diageo Ireland) Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,751.50) Second will receive €3,300 Third will receive €1,650 Fourth will receive €825 Fifth will receive €495 Sixth will receive €330 A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 110 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 111-125) About 2 miles 1 furlong Maximum Runners: 16 €115.50 to enter, €33 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o10st 4lbs 5-y-o and up10st 9lbs Penalties - Performances before 1st August - for every 1lb above the rating of 1101lb extra On or after 1st August - 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 125 or less