The Markaye Contracts Ltd Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle of €27,500 (Grade 3) (Generously sponsored by Martin McFeeley) Winner will receive €16,500 (Penalty Value: €16,225) Second will receive €5,500 Third will receive €2,750 Fourth will receive €1,375 Fifth will receive €825 Sixth will receive €550 A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards About 2 miles 4 furlongs 218 yards €220 to enter, €55 extra if declared to run Weights: 5-y-o11st 6-y-o and up11st 2lbs Mares allowed7lbs Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races3lb extra Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race6lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race8lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race10lb extra