The Guinness Novice Hurdle of €22,500 (Generously sponsored by Guinness) Of which the second will receive €4,500, the third €2,250 and the fourth €900 A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards About two miles, four furlongs and 81yds €180 to enter, €45 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb 5-y-o & up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra Of two hurdle races 7lb extra Of three or more hurdle races 10lb extra Today's trophy is sponsored by Galway Irish Crystal Ltd.