Knight Frank renew sponsorship Knight Frank Ireland will continue its sponsorship of the Grade 1 Novice Steeplechase on the third day of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival on December 28. This is the fourth consecutive year that the independent global property consultants Knight Frank Ireland (formerly Ganly Walters) have sponsored the televised race, and the three mile event will carry a prize fund of €80,000. Leopardstown General Manager Tom Burke said, "We are delighted that Knight Frank are again sponsoring this prestigious Grade 1 contest, which has been won in the past by horses such as Notre Pere, Southern Vic and Pizarro."