The Irish Examiner Handicap Hurdle of €16,500 (Generously sponsored by the Irish Examiner) Of which the second will receive €3,300, the third €1,650, the fourth €825 and the fifth €412.50 An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards (123 = 11st 10lb) Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 11st 10lb About two miles €115.50 to enter, €33 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. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 9lb or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run.