Lyon-Parilly will host an eight-race programme on Friday, 30 October 2026, featuring a mix of flat racing and hurdle contests. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 11:15 AM, with the final race set for 3:10 PM local time. The programme includes a Listed race, a Group III AQ contest, handicaps and several hurdle races over distances ranging from 1,600 metres to 3,800 metres.
The day begins at 11:15 AM with the Prix Baguenault de Puchesse, a 1,600-metre handicap for two-year-olds. The race carries a prize fund of €17,300 and has nine runners listed. The contest will provide young horses with an opportunity to demonstrate their speed and ability over the mile distance as the meeting gets underway.
At 11:46 AM, the Prix du Grand Camp will take place over 2,400 metres. This Listed race is open to horses aged three and older and carries €47,600 in prize money. Five runners are listed for the contest, which stands out as one of the major flat races on the programme. The longer distance will place emphasis on stamina and race positioning.
The third race, the Prix du Tremblay, is scheduled for 12:18 PM. This Group III AQ contest is for three-year-olds over 2,400 metres and offers €33,900 in prize money. Nine runners are listed. The race will provide a significant test for the younger horses, with stamina and consistency likely to be important over the distance.
At 12:50 PM, the Prix de Lacroix-Laval will be run over 2,400 metres. This Class 3 handicap is open to horses aged four and older, with nine runners listed and €19,200 in prize money. The contest continues the flat-racing programme before the meeting moves to the hurdle events.
The fifth race, the Prix du Mont Ventoux, is scheduled for 1:25 PM. This Class 4 hurdle race is for four-year-olds over 3,400 metres and carries a prize fund of €21,000. Ten runners are listed. The longer distance will test the horses’ jumping ability, stamina and consistency throughout the race.
At 2:00 PM, the Prix Jocelyn Monnier – Prix d’Acheres will take place over 3,400 metres. This Class 3 hurdle race is restricted to three-year-olds and offers €24,000 in prize money. Fourteen runners are listed, making it one of the larger fields on the card. The race will test the young hurdlers’ ability to negotiate the obstacles while maintaining their rhythm over the distance.
The seventh race, the Prix des Monts du Lyonnais, is scheduled for 2:35 PM. This Class 4 hurdle contest is for horses aged four and five over 3,400 metres. The race has 13 runners listed and carries €21,000 in prize money. Stamina and accurate jumping will be important as the runners tackle the extended distance.
The meeting concludes at 3:10 PM with the Prix du Mont Blanc, a Class 3 hurdle race for horses aged five and older. The contest will be run over 3,800 metres and carries €24,000 in prize money, with 12 runners listed. As the longest race on the programme, it will place a strong emphasis on endurance, jumping technique and the ability to maintain a steady pace throughout.
Friday’s Lyon-Parilly meeting offers a varied programme of eight races, combining important flat contests with a series of hurdle events. The Prix du Grand Camp and Prix du Tremblay are notable features of the opening flat-racing section, while the later races provide extended tests over hurdles. With distances ranging from 1,600 metres to 3,800 metres, the card will showcase a variety of racing challenges for horses across different age groups.
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