THORN PLANT HIRE Hunters Chase

G 7:37 PM The Thorn Plant Hire Hunters Steeplechase of €11,000 (Generously sponsored by Thorn Plant Hire) Winner will receive €6,600, (Penalty Value: €6,479), Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220

A steeplechase for † Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters' Steeplechase or in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland between 1st October, 2022 and 5th May, 2026 and that have not won a Race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing since 1st March, 2025 other than Certified Hunters Steeplechases

About 2 miles 7 furlongs

€110 to enter, €11 extra if declared to run
Weights: .............................................. 11st 7lbs
Mares allowed ............................................ 7lbs
Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024)
Winner of a steeplechase..................... 4lb extra
Of two steeplechases........................... 7lb extra
Of three or more steeplechases ......... 10lb extra
Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules.

† A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2025/2026 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the INHSC, The Curragh, Co. Kildare, not later than 5th May or the horse is not qualified to start.