The John Francis (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle of €11,000 (Rated 80-109) (Generously sponsored by the family of the late John Francis Ahern) Of which the second will receive €1,870, the third €880 and the fourth €550 An extended handicap hurdle for five yrs old and upwards rated 80-109 Top weight in the original handicap and after time of declarations shall not be less than 12st 4lbs. In accordance with HRI Directive 3 (ii) (a) the maximum stipulated weight in this race is 12st 4lb and the minimum stipulated weight is 10st 4lb. About two miles €88 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each hurdle race won. Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules