Deauville Racecourse will host an exciting eight-race programme on Saturday, August 22, 2026, bringing together a varied mix of established horses and promising two-year-olds. The meeting features races across distances from 1,200 metres to 2,500 metres, offering plenty of variety for racing followers. The programme begins at 1:53pm with the Prix du Bourg Saint-Leonard and continues through to the 6:25pm finale, the 71eme Prix Georges Courtois – Trophee Studio Harcourt.
Deauville Racecards 22 August 2026
The highlight of the day is the Criterium du Fonds Europeen de l’Elevage, scheduled for 2:31pm. Carrying a substantial €130,000 prize purse, it is comfortably the most valuable contest on the card. The Listed race is reserved for two-year-olds over 1,600 metres and features five runners. Its position as the second race of the afternoon adds considerable importance to the early part of the Deauville programme. With young horses competing at Listed level, the contest provides an opportunity to see some of the promising talent emerging from the current generation.
The afternoon opens at 1:53pm with the Prix du Bourg Saint-Leonard, a 2,500-metre Class 4 claiming race for horses aged four and older. Ten runners are scheduled to take part in the opening contest, which will immediately test stamina and consistency. The longer distance makes this an interesting start to the meeting, with the field required to maintain its rhythm over a demanding trip.
At 2:31pm, attention turns to the €130,000 Criterium du Fonds Europeen de l’Elevage. The Listed event covers 1,600 metres and is restricted to two-year-olds. With only five runners listed, the race promises to be a closely watched part of the programme. At this stage of the season, performances over the mile can offer valuable indications about the development of young horses and their potential for future assignments.
The third race, the Prix de la Place Morny, is due off at 3:15pm. This Class 2 handicap is for horses aged four and older and takes place over 1,200 metres. Sixteen runners are entered, making it one of the larger fields of the afternoon. The shorter distance should create a fast-moving contest, with the compact field conditions placing emphasis on speed and tactical positioning.
At 3:53pm, the focus switches back to the two-year-old generation for the Prix de Montaigu. The race covers 1,600 metres and has attracted ten unraced runners. As an event for newcomers, it provides an early opportunity to assess horses beginning their racing careers. The mile distance should also provide a useful test of both pace and stamina for the young participants.
The fifth race of the day is the Prix d’Hudimesnil, scheduled for 4:31pm. This Class 1 contest is open to horses aged four and older and will be run over 1,400 metres. Seven runners are listed for the event. The combination of a relatively small field and a middle-distance sprinting trip should make this another notable contest, particularly for followers interested in experienced horses competing at a higher class level.
The programme continues at 5:09pm with the Prix de la Reboursiere, another race for two-year-olds. Thirteen unraced horses are entered for the 1,600-metre contest. Like the Prix de Montaigu earlier in the afternoon, this race provides a platform for newcomers to make their first appearance. With a larger field, the contest could offer an intriguing look at several young horses beginning their competitive careers.
At 5:47pm, the Prix de la Fontaine Morny takes centre stage. This Class 3 handicap is for horses aged four and older and will be contested over 1,200 metres. Sixteen runners are scheduled to line up, making it one of the biggest fields on the card. The short distance is likely to demand sharp acceleration and quick decision-making throughout the contest.
The day’s action concludes at 6:25pm with the 71eme Prix Georges Courtois – Trophee Studio Harcourt. The Class 3 race covers 1,900 metres and is open to horses aged four and older. Twelve runners are listed for the finale. The longer distance compared with the two preceding races provides a different test and brings the eight-race programme to a fitting close.
Overall, Deauville’s August 22 meeting combines established competitors, large-field handicaps and several opportunities to watch emerging two-year-olds. With the €130,000 Listed Criterium du Fonds Europeen de l’Elevage standing out as the day’s richest event, the meeting offers a strong blend of quality and variety. From the opening 2,500-metre contest to the 1,900-metre finale, the eight-race schedule promises a full afternoon of action at one of France’s best-known racing venues.
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