The Goffs Thyestes Handicap Steeplechase (Grade A) Guaranteed value of €80,000 (With a Perpetual Silver Cup presented by the late Mr John McEnery) (Generously sponsored by Goffs Ireland) Of which the second will receive €16,000, the third €8,000 and the fourth €3,200 An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards About three miles and one furlong €320 to enter, €480 extra if forfeit not declared by 17th January Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Alternative Handicap The Stewards of the Governing Bodies have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out of the handicap and weighted below the minimum weight following the time fixed for withdrawal under Rule 194(iii)(a), the weights of the remaining runners, under the terms of Rule 66(v)(a), will be adjus