Clairefontaine Racecourse is scheduled to host a nine-race flat racing meeting on Friday, October 23, 2026, with the programme running from 1:08 PM to 5:48 PM local time. The card features maiden races, Class 3 and Class 4 contests, and several handicaps for three-year-old and older horses. Distances range from 1,400 metres to 2,400 metres, offering a varied programme that will test speed, stamina and consistency across the afternoon.
The highest prize money on the programme is €21,100, offered in the Prix La Villa du Temps Retrouvé – Cabourg, scheduled for 5:48 PM. This Class 3 handicap is open to horses aged four and older and will be run over 2,200 metres. With a field of up to 16 declared runners listed in the programme, the final race is set to provide a competitive conclusion to the day’s meeting.
The meeting begins at 1:08 PM with the Prix Un Hippoween Signé Agatha Christie (Prix de la Croix Ferret). This maiden contest is for three-year-old horses and will be run over 2,400 metres, with €20,100 in prize money. The opening race provides an opportunity for eligible runners still seeking their first victory to demonstrate their stamina over a longer distance. With 14 participants listed, the contest will require patience and an effective finishing effort.
At 1:43 PM, the second race is the Prix Zoo de Jurques (Prix des Cyclamens – Challenge France Sire). This Class 4 handicap is open to horses aged four and older and will take place over 1,400 metres. The race carries €17,300 in prize money, with 16 participants listed. The shorter distance is expected to place emphasis on early positioning, acceleration and the ability to maintain speed through the final stages.
The third contest, scheduled for 2:18 PM, is the Prix du Jeu du Juste Équilibre 2026 AC Logo B – Prix A. Lequeux. This Class 3 race is open to horses aged four and older and will cover 1,800 metres. With €16,500 in prize money and 11 participants listed, the contest offers a middle-distance challenge in which tactical positioning and a sustained finish could prove important.
At 2:53 PM, the programme continues with the Prix La Grande Récré Touques (Prix du Lieu Roussel). This Class 4 handicap is scheduled over 2,200 metres for horses aged four and older. The race carries €13,500 in prize money and has 16 participants listed. The extended distance will test stamina and consistency, with runners needing to conserve energy before producing their finishing effort.
The fifth race begins at 3:28 PM with the Prix Clôture du Meeting 2026 “Hippipik Hourra !” (Prix du Lieu Godefroy). This Class 4 handicap is also open to horses aged four and older and will be run over 2,200 metres. With €14,400 in prize money and 16 participants listed, the contest continues the meeting’s series of middle- and longer-distance races. Maintaining a steady rhythm and responding effectively in the closing stages will be important.
At 4:03 PM, attention turns to the Prix Deauville Aventure (Prix du Lieu Gamard). This Class 3 handicap offers €19,200 in prize money and is open to horses aged four and older. Scheduled over 2,200 metres, the race has 16 participants listed in the programme. The contest will provide another stamina test, with experience over the distance potentially playing an important role in the outcome.
The seventh race is scheduled for 4:38 PM and features the Prix Joueurz by Loisirs Normandie (Prix de la Brèche au Diable). This handicap is restricted to three-year-old horses and will be run over 1,600 metres. The race carries €18,200 in prize money, with 15 participants listed. The mile distance offers a balance between speed and stamina, placing emphasis on race positioning and the ability to sustain a strong pace to the finish.
At 5:13 PM, the Prix Agatha Christie, la Reine du Crime by Le Masque (Prix de la Mare à T.) is scheduled over 1,600 metres. This handicap is also restricted to three-year-old horses and offers €20,200 in prize money. With 15 participants listed, the race provides another opportunity for younger runners to compete over a mile. The contest is expected to reward horses that settle well and produce a sustained effort in the final stages.
The meeting concludes at 5:48 PM with the Prix La Villa du Temps Retrouvé – Cabourg (Prix du Lieu Bill). This Class 3 handicap is open to horses aged four and older and will be contested over 2,200 metres. Offering €21,100 in prize money, it is the most valuable race on the programme. With 16 participants listed, the final contest will place a strong emphasis on stamina, tactical awareness and consistency over the extended distance.
Overall, Clairefontaine’s Friday programme features nine races with a mixture of maiden contests, handicaps and Class 3 and Class 4 events. The card includes opportunities for three-year-olds alongside races for older horses, with distances suited to both sprinters and middle-distance performers. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1:08 PM and conclude with the final race at 5:48 PM.
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