Deauville is set for an action-packed nine-race programme on Thursday, August 27, 2026, featuring a varied mix of contests for three-year-olds and older horses. The card begins at 4:03 PM and continues through the evening, with races staged over distances ranging from 1,300 metres to 1,900 metres. Several contests carry Class 3 classifications, while the programme also includes claiming races and handicap events, providing a broad test of speed, consistency and adaptability.
Deauville Racecards 27 August 2026
The meeting brings together sizeable fields throughout the afternoon and evening, with as many as 16 runners scheduled for the feature event. With different distances and race conditions across the card, the Deauville programme promises an interesting examination of form and racecraft. The 1,900-metre contests form a major part of the day, while the shorter 1,300-metre and 1,400-metre races will place greater emphasis on early pace and tactical positioning.
The highlight of the Deauville card is the Prix de la Villa Lucie, scheduled for 8:15 PM. Carrying a prize of €50,900, it is comfortably the highest-value race on the programme. The Class 2 handicap is open to horses aged four and above and will be contested over 1,900 metres. A field of 16 runners is listed, making it one of the most competitive events of the evening.
The Prix de la Villa Lucie stands out not only because of its substantial prize but also because of the depth of the field. With experienced older horses competing over the demanding 1,900-metre trip, maintaining a balanced pace and finding the right position during the race will be important. The Class 2 status also gives the contest a prominent place within the day’s programme and makes it the main sporting attraction of the Deauville meeting.
The programme opens at 4:03 PM with the Prix du Mesnil-Oger, a 1,900-metre handicap for three-year-olds. Thirteen runners are scheduled to take part, with the race carrying a prize of €18,200.
The opening contest will test the young horses over a middle-distance journey. At 1,900 metres, stamina and consistency are likely to be important, particularly in the latter stages. The size of the field should also make positioning an important part of the race.
At 4:38 PM, the Prix de Clarbec follows over the same 1,900-metre distance. The race is for three-year-olds and has a €21,000 prize, with 11 runners entered.
Classified as a Class 3 contest, it brings together a relatively compact field. The slightly smaller line-up could allow runners to settle into their positions more easily, although the long straight distance still requires sustained effort.
The third race is scheduled for 5:13 PM and provides a change of pace. The Prix du Chateau de Canon is a 1,400-metre claiming race for three-year-olds, carrying €25,000 in prize money.
With 13 runners, the race could develop at a faster tempo than the longer-distance events. The 1,400-metre trip places considerable importance on acceleration and tactical speed, particularly during the closing stages.
At 5:48 PM, the fourth event features older horses in the Prix de la Villa Persanne. The 1,900-metre Class 3 handicap is open to horses aged four and above and carries a €21,100 prize.
A field of 15 runners is listed, creating another sizeable contest. Experience over the distance may prove valuable, while the field size could make finding a clear path during the race particularly significant.
The fifth race begins at 6:23 PM under the title Prix Paris Turf, also known as the Prix du Mesnil-Eudes. It is a 1,900-metre handicap for three-year-olds with €20,200 in prize money.
Fourteen runners are scheduled to compete. The event continues the strong representation of three-year-olds on the card and provides another opportunity to assess how younger horses handle the extended middle-distance journey.
At 6:58 PM, the Prix Ouest France, also known as the Prix de la Villa Mors, brings another Class 3 handicap for horses aged four and above. The race covers 1,900 metres and carries a €25,900 prize.
Fifteen runners are listed, ensuring another competitive field. The race forms an important part of the build-up to the evening’s main event, with the combination of distance, field size and experienced runners expected to produce an intriguing contest.
The seventh race begins at 7:33 PM and offers the shortest distance of the evening. The Prix RFM, also known as the Prix de la Lezarde, is a 1,300-metre claiming race for horses aged four and above.
Ten runners are entered, while the prize stands at €25,000. The shorter journey is likely to demand a sharp start and quick acceleration, making this a contrasting test to the 1,900-metre races surrounding it.
At 8:15 PM, the programme reaches its most valuable contest. The Prix de la Villa Lucie is a Class 2 handicap for four-year-olds and older horses over 1,900 metres.
With 16 runners and €50,900 available in prize money, the race is the centrepiece of the Deauville card. Its large field and higher classification should provide a strong test of both endurance and tactical ability.
The final race of the evening is scheduled for 8:47 PM. The Prix de la Tour Carree is a 1,900-metre handicap for horses aged four and above, with a €19,200 prize.
Fourteen runners are expected to line up for the closing contest. After a full evening of racing, the final event will provide one last test over the middle-distance course before the Deauville programme comes to an end.
Thursday’s Deauville meeting offers a well-balanced nine-race programme, combining different age groups, race categories and distances. From the opening 1,900-metre handicap for three-year-olds to the fast-paced 1,300-metre seventh race and the €50,900 Class 2 feature, each contest brings its own demands.
The Prix de la Villa Lucie clearly takes centre stage as the day’s richest race, but the surrounding programme provides plenty of variety. With several large fields and races extending into the evening, Deauville is set for a busy and competitive card on August 27, 2026.
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