With Supplementary Entries closing by 12 Noon on 4th December The John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Steeplechase of €85,000 (Grade 1) (Generously sponsored by the Durkan Family) Of which the second will receive €17,000, the third €8,500, the fourth €4,250, the fifth €2,550 and the sixth €1,700 A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards About two miles, four furlongs and 40 yds €340 to enter, €510 extra if forfeit not declared by 4th December or €8,500 if entered by 12 noon on 4th December Weights: 11st 10lb Mares allowed 7lb The Durkan Family will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and mementoes to the winning trainer and rider and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Closing Date 14th November.