The Strings & Things Rated Novice Steeplechase of €17,500 (Generously sponsored by Kerry Group plc.) Winner will receive €10,500 (Penalty Value: €10,325) Second will receive €3,500 Third will receive €1,750 Fourth will receive €875 Fifth will receive €525 Sixth will receive €350 A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 130 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 130 or less in hurdle races) About 2 miles 1 furlong €157.50 to enter, €17.50 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o10st 6lbs 5-y-o and up11st 2lbs Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase5lb extra Of two or more steeplechases10lb extra Horses which, at entry, have not run in two or more steeplechases and/or do not have a published steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their steeplechase rating is 130 or less at time of entry. Horses which, at entry, have not run in three or more hurdle races and/or do not have a published hurdle rating may enter and run at