The EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Steeplechase of €100,000 (Grade A) (Registered as the Punchestown Novice Handicap Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by EMS Copiers) Of which the second will receive €20,000, the third €10,000, the fourth €5,000, the fifth €3,000 and the sixth €2,000 A limited handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 29th April, 2018 other than one Hunters Steeplechase in the previous two National Hunt seasons. In accordance with HRI Directive 3 (ii) (a) the maximum stipulated weight in this race is 11st 10lb and the minimum stipulated weight is 10st 3lb About two miles and five furlongs €400 to enter, €400 extra if forfeit not declared by 29th April and €200 extra if declared to run Penalties - After calculation of the handicap a winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases 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