The Ballymore Irish EBF Novice Steeplechase of €55,000 (Grade 3) (Registered as the Kilbegnet Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Ballymore Properties and the Irish EBF (€5,000)) Winner will receive €33,000 (Penalty Value: €32,450) Second will receive €11,000 Third will receive €5,500 Fourth will receive €2,750 Fifth will receive €1,650 Sixth will receive €1,100 A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible About 2 miles 53 yards Maximum Runners: 16 €440 to enter, €110 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o10st 5lbs 5-y-o and up11st 1lbs Mares allowed7lbs Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two steeplechases4lb extra Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 Steeplechase7lb extra Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 Steeplechase9lb extra Of a Grade 1 Steeplechase11lb extra HRI Directive 6 (ii) (b) is suspended for the purpose of this race