The Guinness Handicap Steeplechase of €100,000 (Grade A) (Generously sponsored by the Diageo) Of which the second will receive €20,000, the third €10,000, the fourth €4,000, the fifth €3,000 and the sixth €2,000 An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards About two miles and four furlongs €400 to enter, €400 extra if forfeit not declared by 24th April and €200 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. Diageo will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out 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 Alternative Handicap The Stewards of the Governing Bodies have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out of the handicap and weighted below the minimum weight followi