The McCarthy Insurance Group Rated Novice Hurdle of €16,000 (Generously sponsored by McCarthy Insurance Group) Of which the second will receive €2,720, the third €1,280 and the fourth €800 A novice hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards which, at entry, are rated 123 or less About two miles €128 to enter, €32 extra if declared to run Weights: 5-y-o 10st 13lb 6-y-o and up 11st 1lb Penalties - Performances before 30th December - for every 1lb above the rating of 116 1lb extra On or after 30th December - for each hurdle race won 4lb extra McCarthy Insurance Group will present €75 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. N.B. 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 123 or less.