The Thatch At Ballymore Handicap Steeplechase of €11,000 (Generously sponsored by Ballymore) Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490) Second will receive €2,200 Third will receive €1,100 Fourth will receive €550 Fifth will receive €330 Sixth will receive €220 An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (116 = 11st 10lbs) Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11s About 3 miles 1 furlong 150 yards Maximum Runners: 18 €88 to enter, €22 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 11lbs 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