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A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 130 or less
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 10st 13lbs.
Penalties - Additional Weight - Horses that at entry have or are eligible for a published rating - for every 1lb above the rating of 115 1lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band A 116-120) 5lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band B 121-125) 10lb extra Horses that at entry do not have a published rating (Band C 126-130) 15lb extra After time of entry - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra
Riders - Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners in the 2025/2026 season (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race). Horses that at entry do not have a published hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper and the handicapper may place these horses into any of the above rating bands or permit these horses to run off the base weight. Note, the placing of a horse without a published rating into a rating band is at the discretion of the handicapper and is not a commitment to a future official rating. Horses that at entry do not have a published hurdle rating but previously had a published handicap hurdle rating may, at the discretion of the handicapper, have a published handicap hurdle rating applied after the time of entry for the purpose of the application of additional weight. Horses that at entry do not have a published handicap hurdle rating but are eligible for a published handicap hurdle rating may, at the discretion of the handicapper, have a published handicap hurdle rating applied prior to the calculation of weights for the purpose of the application of additional weight. Upcoming