The Kildare Post & Kildare Now Handicap of €17,500 (Generously sponsored by Kildare Post & Kildare Now) Of which the second will receive €3,500, the third €1,750, the fourth €875 and the fifth €437.50 An extended handicap for four yrs old and upwards (90 = 9st 10lb) Top weight in the original handicap shall not be less than 9st 10lb About seven furlongs €122.50 to enter, €35 extra if declared to run Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 3lb or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run.