The Guinness Novice Hurdle of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by the Galway Bay Hotel and Guinness) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) 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 11 yards Maximum Runners: 18 €160 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run Weights: 11st 2lbs Fillies allowed7lbs Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race7lb extra