The McCarthys Irish Bar Handicap Steeplechase of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by McCarthy's Irish Bar) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700) Second will receive €6,000 Third will receive €3,000 Fourth will receive €1,500 Fifth will receive €900 Sixth will receive €600 An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (123 = 11st 10lbs) Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 11st 10lbs About 2 miles 5 furlongs 100 yards Maximum Runners: 16 €240 to enter, €60 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 Alternative Handicap The Stewards of the Governing Bodies have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out of the handicap and weighted below the minimum weight following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 un