The Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Steeplechase of €14,500 (Generously sponsored by Mr. J.P. McManus) Of which the second will receive €2,900, the third €1,450, the fourth €725 and the fifth €362.50 An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards (109 = 11st 10lb) Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 11st 10lb About two miles €116 to enter, €29 extra if declared to run Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each such steeplechase won. Note:- Any horse rated above 109 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 11st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 109 in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted to that horse. (For the purpose of this note, any five year old rated above 109 shall have the applicable weight for age allowance then prevailing deducted from the horse's rating prior to the original calculation of the handicap) Riders - Confined to Professional Rider