With Supplementary Entries closing by 12 Noon 19th December The Racing Post Novice Steeplechase of €85,000 (Grade 1) (Registered as the Christmas Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by the Irish Racing Post) Of which the second will receive €17,000, the third €8,500 and the fourth €3,400 A novice steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards About two miles and one furlong €340 to enter, €510 extra if forfeit not declared by 19th December or €8,500 if entered by 12 noon 19th December Weights: 4-y-o ....11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb The European Breeders Fund will present €650 to the winning breeder subject to the winning horse being E.B.F. eligible. A prize of €700, funded by breeders' contributions to the Thoroughbred Foal Levy, will be paid to the breeder of the winning horse, subject to the conditions of the Breeders' Prizes Scheme. To close 30th November.