Vittel is set for a varied day of French racing on Tuesday, August 11, with a programme combining sprint contests, middle-distance events and several staying races. The meeting features horses across different age groups and includes seven races scheduled to take place, while one event has been cancelled.
Vittel Racecards 11 August 2026
The opening race, the Prix Magnum La Radio, gets the afternoon underway at 4:20pm. A 1,300-metre handicap for horses aged four and above, the Class 4 contest has attracted nine runners. The shorter distance is expected to place emphasis on early pace and tactical positioning, with the runners required to settle quickly into the race.
The second event, the Prix Bernard Chabot – Grand Criterium des 2 Ans de Vittel, is scheduled for 4:55pm. This 1,600-metre race is reserved for two-year-olds and carries a prize of €11,400. Seven runners are listed for the maiden contest, providing young horses with an opportunity to gain valuable experience over a longer distance than the opening sprint.
At 5:30pm, attention turns to the Prix Norroy Sur Vair, a 2,100-metre handicap for three-year-olds. The event carries a prize of €16,300 and has nine runners. The additional distance compared with the first two races brings stamina and race management into greater focus, while the handicap conditions add another layer to the contest.
The most valuable race on the Vittel card is the Prix du Mont Saint-Jean (Prix PMU +), scheduled for 6:47pm. The €28,000 event is a 3,800-metre hurdle race for four-year-olds and is classified as a Class 2 contest. Seven runners are set to line up, making it the standout race of the programme in terms of prize money. The demanding distance means the runners will need to maintain concentration and jumping rhythm throughout the extended journey.
As the highest-prize event of the afternoon, the Prix du Mont Saint-Jean provides an important test of endurance and consistency. At 3,800 metres, the race is significantly longer than the earlier flat contests, while the hurdles introduce another technical challenge. With only seven runners, the race could provide plenty of room for tactical decisions, but maintaining momentum and negotiating every obstacle efficiently will remain essential.
The fourth race, the Grand Prix de la Ville de Vittel, takes place at 6:05pm and brings another 2,400-metre handicap to the programme. Open to horses aged four and above, the Class 4 race carries €16,300 and has nine runners. The longer flat distance should reward horses capable of sustaining their effort over the closing stages.
Following the feature hurdle event, the Prix Marechal Lyautey is scheduled for 7:19pm. This 3,800-metre handicap is open to horses aged five and above and offers €26,000 in prize money. Nine runners are entered for the race. Experience could be particularly important over this demanding distance, with the older horses facing a test that combines stamina, rhythm and consistency.
The Prix de la Station Thermale de Vittel follows at 7:51pm. It is another staying contest, covering 4,200 metres and carrying €26,000. Eight runners are listed, with the race restricted to horses aged five and above. The extended distance makes this one of the most demanding events on the card, requiring the field to conserve energy and remain focused through the later stages.
The final listed event is the Prix du Hohneck, a 2,400-metre handicap for horses aged four and above. Originally scheduled as the eighth race of the meeting with a prize of €14,400, the event has been marked as cancelled and therefore will not form part of the day’s racing programme.
Overall, Vittel’s August 11 meeting presents a diverse programme, moving from a sharp 1,300-metre opener to several progressively longer races before concluding with a series of demanding staying events. The €28,000 Prix du Mont Saint-Jean stands out as the day’s highest-prize contest, while the 4,200-metre Prix de la Station Thermale de Vittel provides one of the toughest endurance challenges. With races for two-year-olds, three-year-olds and older horses, the meeting offers a broad showcase of French racing across both flat and jumping disciplines.
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