The Tote Connacht National Handicap Steeplechase of €24,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €14,400 (Penalty Value: €14,160) Second will receive €4,800 Third will receive €2,400 Fourth will receive €1,200 Fifth will receive €720 Sixth will receive €480 An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards (140 = 11st 12lbs) About 3 miles 67 yards €192 to enter, €48 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Riders: Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 2nd May, 2021 to 30th April, 2022 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race) Alternative Handicap The Stewards of the Governing Bodies have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out of the hand