Compiègne Racecourse in France will host an eight-race programme on Monday, October 19, 2026, featuring steeplechases, hurdle races and contests for horses across different age groups. The meeting will begin at 11:50 AM and conclude at 4:00 PM. Race distances will range from 3,400 metres to 4,700 metres, placing emphasis on stamina, jumping ability and consistency across the afternoon’s schedule.
The opening race at 11:50 AM is the Prix Francois de Chevigny, a Class 2 steeplechase for horses aged five and above. The race will cover 4,700 metres and carries a prize fund of €28,000. Six runners are listed for the contest. The extended distance will require stamina and accurate jumping as the participants negotiate the obstacles throughout the race.
At 12:23 PM, the Prix Vertige will take place over 3,450 metres. This steeplechase is restricted to three-year-old horses and offers €25,000 in prize money. Six runners are listed for the race. The contest will give young horses an opportunity to demonstrate their jumping technique, balance and ability to maintain their rhythm over the course.
The third race, scheduled for 12:55 PM, is the Prix Saccageur. This steeplechase is open to four-year-old horses and will be run over 3,450 metres. With a prize fund of €25,000, the race has nine runners listed. The distance will test the participants’ stamina and ability to negotiate obstacles efficiently while maintaining a consistent pace.
At 1:27 PM, the Prix de Saint-Raphael will be staged over 3,400 metres. This hurdle race is restricted to three-year-old horses and carries the day’s highest prize fund of €55,000, alongside the Prix Bulan. Thirteen runners are listed, and the contest is designated for unraced horses. The race will provide an opportunity to observe how the young participants handle their first competitive hurdle assignment.
The fifth race, scheduled for 2:12 PM, is the Prix de Coye. This hurdle contest is open to three-year-old horses and will cover 3,400 metres. The race carries €25,000 in prize money, with 10 runners listed. As a claiming race, it will feature young horses competing under the conditions specified for the event. Jumping technique, stamina and race experience will be important over the distance.
At 2:47 PM, the Prix Falzarego will take place over 3,400 metres. This hurdle race is restricted to three-year-old horses and offers €25,000 in prize money. Nine runners are listed for the contest. The race will continue the programme of events for younger hurdlers, requiring the participants to maintain their balance and rhythm while negotiating each obstacle.
The seventh race is the Prix Bulan, scheduled for 3:23 PM. This Class 2 steeplechase is open to horses aged five and above and will be run over 3,900 metres. With a prize fund of €55,000 and 10 runners listed, it is one of the principal contests on the card. The combination of distance and obstacles will test stamina, jumping accuracy and the ability to sustain a strong effort through the closing stages.
The meeting will conclude at 4:00 PM with the Prix Jumna, a Class 3 hurdle race for four-year-old horses. The contest will cover 3,600 metres and carries €49,000 in prize money. Ten runners are listed for the final event. The race will provide a demanding conclusion to the programme, with the participants required to combine stamina and efficient jumping over the longer hurdle distance.
Compiègne’s Monday programme features a mix of steeplechases and hurdle races, with opportunities for young horses and more experienced runners. The Prix de Saint-Raphael and Prix Bulan share the highest listed prize fund of €55,000, while the Prix Jumna offers €49,000. The variety of distances and race categories will make jumping ability and endurance central themes throughout the meeting.
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