The Palmerstown House Pat Taaffe Handicap Steeplechase of €60,000 (Rated 0-150) (Grade B) (Generously sponsored by Palmerstown House) Of which the second will receive €12,000, the third €6,000, the fourth €3,000, the fifth €1,800 and the sixth €1,200 An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards rated 0-150 About three miles and 120 yds €480 to enter, €120 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. Palmerstown House will present a perpetual trophy to the winning owner (This will be the Grand National Trophy won by Pat Taaffe on Quare Times in 1955), a trophy to the winning trainer and rider and €130 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Alternative Handicap The Stewards of the Governing Bodies have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a hor