The John Francis Handicap Hurdle of €13,000 (Rated 80-109) (Generously sponsored by the family of the late John Francis Ahern) Of which the second will receive €2,600, the third €1,300, the fourth €650 and the fifth €325 An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-109 About three miles €104 to enter, €26 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 4lb extra for each hurdle race won.