The Appleman's Beginners Steeplechase of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Appleman's Cider) Of which the second will receive €3,000, the third €1,500, the fourth €750 and the fifth €375 A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry, are rated 116 or less over hurdles About two miles €105 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb 5-y-o 11st 11lb 6-y-o & up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb EXCLUSIONS - Horses that, at entry, have a published handicap steeplechase rating of 117 or more are excluded from this race. Appleman's Cider will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner of this race. N.B. Horses that do not have a published handicap hurdle rating but are eligible for a handicap hurdle rating may enter and run provided their hurdle rating is 116 or less