The Sean Hughes Memorial Opportunity Maiden Hurdle of €11,000 (Generously sponsored by Josephine Hughes of the Mullingar Park Hotel) Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,501) Second will receive €2,200 Third will receive €1,100 Fourth will receive €550 Fifth will receive €330 Sixth will receive €220 A hurdle for five years old and upwards THAT HAVE NOT WON A RACE, INCLUDING FLAT RACES, UNDER ANY N.H. RULES OR RULES OF RACING About 2 miles 3 furlongs 110 yards Maximum Runners: 16 €77 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run Weights: 11st 12lbs Mares allowed7lbs Riders: Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 3rd September) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed..........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules