The William Hill Ireland Rated Novice Steeplechase of €16,500 (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland) Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,735) Second will receive €3,300 Third will receive €1,650 Fourth will receive €825 Fifth will receive €495 Sixth will receive €330 A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 135 or less (also open to horses that at entry are rated 135 or less in hurdle races) About 2 miles 3 furlongs 150 yards €148.50 to enter, €16.50 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o10st 11lbs 5-y-o and up11st 5lbs Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase4lb extra Of two steeplechases7lb 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 135 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