The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon Handicap Steeplechase of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by The Abbey Hotel) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,387.50) Second will receive €2,500 Third will receive €1,250 Fourth will receive €625 Fifth will receive €375 Sixth will receive €250 An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (116 = 11st 10lbs) Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 11st 10lbs About 2 miles 78 yards Maximum Runners: 16 €87.50 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 9lbs 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