The Colm Quinn BMW Novice Hurdle of €35,000 (Grade 2) (Registered as the Easter Festival Novice Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by Colm Quinn - Athlone, Drogheda & Galway) Winner will receive €21,000 (Penalty Value: €20,650) Second will receive €7,000 Third will receive €3,500 Fourth will receive €1,750 Fifth will receive €1,050 Sixth will receive €700 A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards About 2 miles 4 furlongs €280 to enter, €70 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o10st 10lbs 5-y-o and up11st 7lbs Mares allowed7lbs Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race3lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race5lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race7lb extra