The Boylesports Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle of €40,000 (Grade 2) (Generously sponsored by boylesports.com) Of which the second will receive €8,000, the third €4,000 and the fourth €1,600 A novice hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards About two miles and four furlongs €320 to enter, €80 extra if declared to run Weights: 5-y-o 11st 1lb 6-y-o and up 11st 3lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties - Winner of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 3lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 5lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 7lb extra