The Midlands National Handicap Steeplechase of €50,000 Of which the second will receive €10,000, the third €5,000 and the fourth €2,000 An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards About three miles and one furlong €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. Alternative Handicap The Stewards of the Governing Bodies have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out of the handicap and weighted below the minimum weight following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 adjusted in accordance with HRI Directive 3(iii). Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 9lb or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee.