The Irish Field Steeplechase of €10,000 (Generously sponsored by The Irish Field) Of which the second will receive €1,700, the third €800 and the fourth €500 A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards About three miles over a special Bank/Chase Course €80 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run Weights: 5-y-o 10st 13lb 6-y-o & up 11st 7lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties (to count from 1st January, 2012) Winner of a steeplechase to carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won. No penalty to increase a horse's weight beyond 12st 7lb. Riders: 1. Riders who hold a Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules 2. Riders who hold a Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in Steeplechases issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 3. Riders who hold a Category ''C'' Permit to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules 4. Riders who hold a Permit to ride in Steeplechases issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. The Stewards of the I.N.H.S. Committee have suspended Rule 78 to enable horses which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their