The Thurles Racecourse Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle of €45,000 (Grade 3) Of which the second will receive €9,000, the third €4,500, the fourth €2,250, the fifth €1,350 and the sixth €900 A novice hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards About two miles and four furlongs €360 to enter, €90 extra if declared to run Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lb 6-y-o and up 11st Mares allowed 7lb Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 3lb extra Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 6lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 8lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 10lb extra