This race will be run over Easyfix Hurdles The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade A) Guaranteed value of €250,000 (Generously sponsored by Guinness) Of which the second will receive €50,000, the third €25,000, the fourth €10,000, the fifth €7,500 and the sixth €5,000 An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards. About two miles €800 to enter, €800 extra if forfeit not declared by 24th July and €400 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. The owner of the winner of this race will receive a Silver Salver. The trainer and rider of the winner will also receive a Silver Trophy, all presented by Arthur Guinness Son & Co (Dublin) Ltd. Alternative Handicap The Stewards of the Governing Bodies have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out