TheTote.com Galway Plate (Steeplechase Handicap) (Grade A) Guaranteed value of €250,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Of which the second will receive €50,000, the third €25,000, the fourth €12,500, the fifth €7,500 and the sixth €5,000 An extended handicap steeplechase for four yrs old and upwards About two miles, six furlongs and 111 yds €1,000 to enter, €1,000 extra if forfeit not declared by 26th July and €500 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. Alternative Handicap The Stewards of the Governing Bodies have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out of the handicap and weighted below the minimum weight following the time fixed for withdrawal under Rule 194(iii)(a), the weights of the remaining runners, under the terms of Rule 66