The Christy O'Connor Memorial Rated Novice Hurdle of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by the O'Connor family) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,387.50) Second will receive €2,500 Third will receive €1,250 Fourth will receive €625 Fifth will receive €375 Sixth will receive €250 A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 106 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 107-116) About 2 miles 4 furlongs 100 yards Maximum Runners: 15 €87.50 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o10st 6lbs 5-y-o and up10st 12lbs Penalties - Performances before 8th August - for every 1lb above the rating of 1061lb extra On or after 8th 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 116 or less