The Abbey International Leopardstown Handicap Steeplechase (Grade A) Guaranteed value of €125,000 (Generously sponsored by the Abbey International) Of which the second will receive €25,000, the third €12,500, the fourth €6,250, the fifth €3,750 and the sixth €2,500 An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards About two miles and five furlongs €500 to enter, €500 extra if forfeit not declared by 29th January and €250 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Alternative Handicap The Stewards of the Governing Bodies have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out of the handicap and weighted below the minimum weight following the time fixed for withdrawal under Rule 194(iii)(a), the weights of the remaining runners, under the terms