The Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Steeplechase of €12,000 (Rated 0-109) (Generously sponsored by Mr. J.P. McManus) Of which the second will receive €2,040, the third €960 and the fourth €600 An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards rated 0-109 About two miles, four furlongs €96 to enter, €24 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each such steeplechase won. Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 9th January) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed 2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed. *Including races under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing. The riders of the first three horses will receive €250, €150 and €100 respectively from the I.N.H.