The E.P.S. Handicap Hurdle of €26,000 (Generously sponsored by E.P.S) Of which the second will receive €5,200, the third €2,600 and the fourth €1,040 An extended handicap hurdle race for four yrs old only (130 = 11st 10lb) Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 11st 10lb About two miles and one furlong €208 to enter, €52 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 6lb extra for each such 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. Alternative Handicap The Stewards of the Governing Bodies have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out of the handicap and weighted below the minimum weight following the time fi