The Mercedez-Benz Sligo & Galway Handicap Hurdle of €11,500 (Rated 80-102) (Generously sponsored by Connolly Motors, Ballina) Of which the second will receive €2,300, the third €1,150, the fourth €575 and the fifth €287.50 An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-102 that have not won a hurdle race before 30th April 2017 About two miles and 110 yds (Outer Loop) €80.50 to enter, €23 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.