The Botanica International Mares Handicap Steeplechase of €11,500 (Generously sponsored by Botanica International) Winner will receive €6,900 (Penalty Value: €6,785) Second will receive €2,300 Third will receive €1,150 Fourth will receive €575 Fifth will receive €345 Sixth will receive €230 An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards mares only (116 = 12st) About 2 miles 6 furlongs 169 yards €103.50 to enter, €11.50 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 10 winners under any N.H. Rules from 1st May, 2022 to 2nd April, 2023 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race) Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs 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 co