The Newcastlewest Handicap Steeplechase of €14,500 Winner will receive €8,700 (Penalty Value: €8,555) Second will receive €2,900 Third will receive €1,450 Fourth will receive €725 Fifth will receive €435 Sixth will receive €290 An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (123 = 11st 10lbs) Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11s About 2 miles 6 furlongs 50 yards €116 to enter, €29 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