The Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Novice Handicap Steeplechase Final of €50,000 (Grade C) (The Final of the European Breeders Fund Novice Chase Series) (Generously sponsored by the European Breeders Fund (€20,000)) Of which the second will receive €10,000, the third €5,000 and the fourth €2,000 An extended novice handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that are E.B.F. eligible and that have not won a steeplechase before 28th April, 2013 other than one Hunters Steeplechase in the two previous National Hunt Seasons. About three miles €400 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run 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. The European Breeders Fund will present €650 to the breeder of the winning horse in this race. Alternative Handicap The Stewards of the Governing Bodies have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) an