With Supplementary Entries closing by 12 Noon on 2nd December The John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Steeplechase of €80,000 (Grade 1) (Generously sponsored by the Durkan Family) Of which the second will receive €16,000, the third €8,000, the fourth €3,200, the fifth €2,400 and the sixth €1,600 A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards About two miles and four furlongs €320 to enter, €480 extra if forfeit not declared by 2nd December or €8,000 if entered by 12 noon on 2nd December Weights: 11st 10lb Mares allowed 7lb The Durkan Family will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and mementoes to the winning trainer and rider and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The European Breeders Fund will pay €650 to the winning breeder subject to the winning horse being EBF eligible. To close 12th November.