The Joe Rea Memorial Opportunity Beginners Steeplechase of €11,000 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 A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry are rated 116 or less over hurdles About 2 miles 7 furlongs 110 yards €88 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run Weights: 11st 12lbs Mares allowed7lbs Riders: Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 7th June) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing Horses that do not have a published handicap hurdle rating but are eligible