With Supplementary Entries closing by 12 Noon 19th December The Racing Post Novice Steeplechase of €90,000 (Grade 1) (Registered as the Christmas Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by the Racing Post) Of which the second will receive €18,000, the third €9,000, the fourth €4,500, the fifth €2,700 and the sixth €1,800 A novice steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards About two miles and one furlong €360 to enter, €540 extra if forfeit not declared by 19th December or €9,000 if entered by 12 noon 19th December Weights: 4-y-o 11st 5lb 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb The European Breeders Fund will present €650 to the winning breeder subject to the winning horse being EBF eligible. To Close 6th December.