The Joe Mac Novice Hurdle of €27,500 (Grade 3) 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 four years old and upwards About 2 miles €220 to enter, €55 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o11st 2lbs 5-y-o and up11st 3lbs Mares allowed7lbs Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races4lb extra Of three hurdle races or of a Grade 3 hurdle race7lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race9lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race11lb extra