The John McCarthy Memorial Hunters Steeplechase of €8,500 Of which the second will receive €1,445, the third €680 and the fourth €425 A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five yrs old and upwards, that have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters' Steeplechase or in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland between 1st January, 2007 and 14th February, 2010 About two miles, six furlongs and 100 yds €68 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run Weights: 5-y-o .10st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 4lb Mares allowed 5lb Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2008) Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra Of three or more steeplechases 10lb extra Exclusions - Horses that have won a *race after the age of two years other than (a) Farmers Races, (b) Certified Hunters Steeplechases. Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. ]A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 52 (iv) for the 2009/2010 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Offices of th