The Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap of €100,000 (Rated 70-100) (Generously sponsored by the Connacht Hotel, who will present a trophy to be won outright by the winner) Of which the second will receive €20,000, the third €10,000, the fourth €5,000, the fifth €3,000 and the sixth €2,000 An extended handicap for four yrs old and upwards rated 70-100 Top weight in the original handicap and after time of declarations shall not be less than 12st. In accordance with HRI Directive 2 (ii) (b) the maximum stipulated weight is 12st and the minimum stipulated weight is 10st 4lb. About two miles and 179 yds €800 to enter, €200 extra if declared to run Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Alternative Handicap The Stewards of the Governing Bodies have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out of the handicap and weighted below the minimum weight fol