The Join us in the New Year on thetote.com Handicap Steeplechase of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by The Tote) Of which the second will receive €2,400, the third €1,200, the fourth €600 and the fifth €300 An extended handicap steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards (116 = 11st 10lb) Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 11st 10lb About two miles and 50 yds €84 to enter, €24 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb 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. Punchestown Racecourse and Event Centre will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner.