The Annesley Williams Rated Novice Hurdle of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Annesley Williams) 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 123 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 124-135) About 2 miles 4 furlongs 156 yards Maximum Runners: 20 €140 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o10st 6lbs 5-y-o and up10st 11lbs Penalties - Performances before 22nd October - for every 1lb above the rating of 1231lb extra On or after 22nd October - 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 135 or less.