The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Steeplechase of €22,000 (A race in the EBF Novice Chase Series) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Of which the second will receive €4,400, the third €2,200, the fourth €1,100 and the fifth €550 A novice steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards which are EBF eligible and which, at entry, are rated 113 or less (also open to horses, which at entry, are rated 114 - 123) About two miles and one furlong €176 to enter, €44 extra if declared to run Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6-y-o and up 11st 4lb Penalties - Performances before 5th March - for every 1lb above the rating of 113 1lb extra On or after 5th March - for each race won 6lb extra N.B. Horses that have not run two times in steeplechases and/or do not have a published handicap steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 123 or less. N.N.B. Not more than 20 runners will be permitted to run in this race.