The Costello McDermott 50th Anniversary Mares Handicap Hurdle of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Costello McDermott) Of which the second will receive €4,000, the third €2,000 and the fourth €800 An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards mares only (130 = 11st 10lb) Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 11st 10lb About two miles and 110 yds €160 to enter, €40 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. Note:- Any horse rated above 130 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 11st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 130 in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted to that horse. (For the purpose of this note, any four year rated above 130 shall have the applicable weight for age allowance then prevailing deducted from the horse's rating prior to the original calculation of the handicap) Alternative Handicap The Stewards of t