The Kepak Rated Novice Hurdle of €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Kepak, Athleague) Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,030) Second will receive €3,400 Third will receive €1,700 Fourth will receive €850 Fifth will receive €510 Sixth will receive €340 A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 120 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 121-130) About 2 miles 4 furlongs 125 yards €136 to enter, €34 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o10st 13lbs 5-y-o and up11st 4lbs Penalties - Performances before 9th June - for every 1lb above the rating of 1201lb extra On or after 9th June - for each hurdle race won7lb extra Riders: Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 2nd May, 2021 to 30th April, 2022 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race) Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may