The EY Beginners Steeplechase of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by EY Waterford) Of which the second will receive €2,400, the third €1,200, the fourth €600 and the fifth €300 A steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase and which at entry, are rated 109 or less over hurdles About two miles and six furlongs €96 to enter, €24 extra if declared to run Weights: 4-y-o 11st 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb EXCLUSIONS - Horses that, at entry, have a published handicap steeplechase rating of 117 or more or horses that, at entry, do not have a published handicap steeplechase rating and whose performances are rated 117 or more by the handicapper are excluded from this race. N.B. Horses that do not have a published handicap hurdle rating but are eligible for a handicap hurdle rating may enter and run provided their hurdle rating is 109 or less