The Guinness Novice Hurdle of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by 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 and upwards About 2 miles 4 furlongs 156 yards €160 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o10st 13lbs 5-y-o and up11st 4lbs Mares allowed7lbs Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race4lb extra Of two hurdle races7lb extra Of three or more hurdle races10lb extra