The Kilkenny Rivercourt Hotel Handicap Steeplechase of €18,500 (Generously sponsored by the Rivercourt Hotel) Of which the second will receive €3,700, the third €1,850, the fourth €925 and the fifth €462.50 An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards (130 = 11st 10lb) Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 11st 10lb About three miles and one furlong €129.50 to enter, €37 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 4lb extra for each such steeplechase 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.