The Close Brothers Rated Novice Hurdle of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Close Brothers) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850) Second will receive €3,000 Third will receive €1,500 Fourth will receive €750 Fifth will receive €450 Sixth will receive €300 A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 115 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 116-125) About 2 miles 4 furlongs 40 yards €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run Weights: 11st 4lbs Penalties - Performances before 29th November - for every 1lb above the rating of 1151lb extra On or after 29th November - for each hurdle race won7lb extra Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 125 or less at time of entry.