The Seamus Weldon John Deere An Riocht Steeplechase of €40,000 (Grade 3) (Generously sponsored by Seamus Weldon John Deere) Of which the second will receive €8,000, the third €4,000, the fourth €2,000, the fifth €1,200 and the sixth €800 A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards About two miles, four furlongs and 180 yds €320 to enter, €80 extra if declared to run Weights: 5-y-o 10st 13lb 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st December, 2018 Winner of two steeplechases 3lb extra Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 6lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 8lb extra Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 10lb extra Allowance - Horses that have not won a steeplechase before 29th April, 2018 allowed 3lb