Mont-de-Marsan is set for an engaging eight-race programme on Monday, August 17, 2026, with a varied card bringing together young horses, established performers and several competitive staying contests. The meeting at the Hippodrome des Grands Pins features races over distances ranging from 1,400 metres to 2,450 metres, creating a broad test of speed, stamina and race-day consistency. The Mont-de-Marsan racecourse is an important venue for flat racing in the Landes region and forms part of France’s established racing circuit.
Mont-de-Marsan Racecards 17 August 2026
The afternoon begins at 4:20pm with the Prix des Pins, before the programme moves through three-year-old contests, a Class 3 handicap and two notable events later in the card. The meeting concludes with the Prix Floraline III at 8:23pm, ensuring a full evening of action. The schedule supplied for the meeting lists eight races and a total of 79 declared runners across the card, subject to any official late changes.
The feature event is the Grand Prix de Mont-de-Marsan (Prix Marcy), scheduled for 6:47pm. Carrying a prize allocation of €34,800, it is the highest-value race on Monday’s card and brings together six runners aged three and older over 2,000 metres. Classified as a Classe 1 contest, it represents a significant step up in quality compared with several of the earlier races.
The Grand Prix provides a particularly interesting middle-distance test, with the 2,000-metre trip demanding a combination of tactical speed and stamina. With only six runners listed, positioning and race rhythm could prove especially important. The field contains horses from different stages of their careers, with the three-year-olds facing older opposition. That age mixture adds another dimension to a race that stands out as the principal attraction of the Mont-de-Marsan programme.
The opening race, the Prix des Pins, gets underway at 4:20pm. The 1,400-metre maiden is restricted to two-year-olds and has a field of 12. It should provide an early opportunity to assess a group of developing young horses beginning to establish themselves competitively.
At this stage of the season, two-year-old races can be particularly revealing as connections look for improvement with each appearance. The relatively short distance places emphasis on early pace and the ability to maintain momentum through the closing stages.
Race two, the Prix des Montois, is scheduled for 4:55pm. It is another maiden contest, this time for three-year-olds, with 11 runners set to compete over 1,600 metres.
The additional distance compared with the opener changes the nature of the test. Horses will need to settle effectively before producing their effort in the final stages. The race could also offer an opportunity for runners stepping up in distance to demonstrate that they are ready for a longer assignment.
The third race, the Prix des Montoises, follows at 5:30pm. The contest is for three-year-olds over 2,000 metres and has 10 declared runners.
With the distance increased to two kilometres, the race should place greater emphasis on stamina and racing manners. The maiden status means the field will include horses still seeking their first success, making the contest another potentially important stage in their development.
At 6:05pm, the Prix Jacques Boutier provides a change of format. The race is for horses aged four and older and is staged over 2,000 metres as a Class 3 handicap, with 11 runners listed.
The experience of the older horses should make this a different proposition from the earlier races for younger competitors. Over 2,000 metres, maintaining an efficient rhythm will be important, while the handicap conditions are designed to create a competitive contest between runners carrying different weights.
Following the feature race, the Prix Velox is scheduled for 7:19pm. It is open to three-year-olds and covers 2,150 metres, with 12 runners listed.
The extra 150 metres beyond the 2,000-metre contests could make stamina particularly significant in the closing stages. For three-year-olds still developing their racing profiles, the race offers another opportunity to demonstrate their ability to handle a longer trip.
The seventh race, the Poule d’Essai A 37,5%, begins at 7:51pm. The contest is for three-year-olds over 2,150 metres and has seven runners. With a prize allocation of €38,000, it is the second-highest-value event on the card.
Its position late in the programme makes it another important attraction, while the smaller field could create a tactical contest. The 2,150-metre distance should again reward horses capable of conserving energy before producing a sustained finish.
The final race is the Prix Floraline III, due off at 8:23pm. It is open to four- and five-year-olds over 2,450 metres and features 10 runners.
As the longest race of the day, it should provide a fitting conclusion to the programme. The extended distance puts the focus firmly on stamina, balance and the ability to maintain concentration throughout the contest. Horses that settle efficiently and conserve their energy could be well suited to the demanding final stages.
Overall, Monday’s Mont-de-Marsan card offers a broad mix of racing, from two-year-old maidens to experienced older horses and two high-value events later in the programme. The Grand Prix de Mont-de-Marsan provides the meeting’s main sporting attraction, while the Poule d’Essai A 37,5% and the closing Prix Floraline III add further interest to an eight-race afternoon and evening schedule. Official race timings can be subject to changes, with the Mont-de-Marsan course noting that published schedules may be adjusted by France Galop.
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