The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Handicap Steeplechase Final of €65,000 (Grade B) (The Final of the EBF Novice Chase Series) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€20,000)) Of which the second will receive €13,000, the third €6,500, the fourth €3,250, the fifth €1,950 and the sixth €1,300 An extended novice handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards that are EBF eligible and that have not won a steeplechase before 30th April, 2017 other than one Hunters Steeplechase in the two previous National Hunt Seasons. About three miles €520 to enter, €130 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. The Irish EBF will present €650 to the breeder of the winning 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 Alternative Handicap The Stewards of the Governing Bodies have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a hor