Auteuil Racecourse in Paris, France, will host an exciting nine-race programme on Saturday, November 14, 2026, featuring a competitive afternoon of hurdle and steeplechase action. The meeting will bring together runners across several age groups, with a strong mix of handicap contests, listed events and prestigious Group races. The programme will begin at 11:54 AM and conclude at 4:42 PM, with the Prix Serge Landon – Grand Prix d’Automne, carrying a total prize fund of €363,000, standing out as the most valuable race of the day.
The highlight of the afternoon will be the Group I Prix Serge Landon – Grand Prix d’Automne, scheduled for 4:07 PM. Open to horses aged five and above, the contest will be run over 4,800 metres and offer €363,000 in prize money. With nine declared runners, it promises to be one of the major attractions of the Auteuil meeting. Another important contest will be the Group II Prix Congress, scheduled for 2:50 PM. This race is restricted to three-year-olds and will cover 3,500 metres, with €210,000 in prize money and 14 declared runners.
The day’s action will begin at 11:54 AM with the Prix Nupsala, a Class 1 steeplechase for four-year-olds over 4,400 metres. The opening contest will offer €58,000 in prize money and feature 10 declared runners. It will provide an interesting start to the afternoon as the young horses take on the demanding Auteuil course.
At 12:28 PM, attention will turn to the Prix Robert et Jean-Claude Weill, a Listed handicap hurdle race for three-year-olds. Covering 3,600 metres, the contest will carry €88,000 in prize money and feature 14 declared runners. The race is expected to provide a competitive test, with the runners looking to make their mark over the challenging distance.
The third race, scheduled for 1:03 PM, will be the 126ème Prix de France – Challenge de l’Obstacle Equinaxy. This handicap steeplechase is open to horses aged five and above and will be contested over 4,400 metres. With €61,000 in prize money and 13 declared runners, the race will add further depth to the afternoon’s programme.
At 1:40 PM, the Prix Magalen Bryant will take centre stage. This prestigious Group II hurdle race is reserved for three-year-olds and will be run over 3,600 metres. Offering €170,000 in prize money, the contest has attracted nine declared runners and will be one of the key races for younger hurdlers during the meeting.
The fifth race, the Prix Le Bouif, is scheduled for 2:15 PM. This handicap hurdle contest is open to horses aged five and above and will cover 4,300 metres. With a prize fund of €41,000 and 15 declared runners, it will be one of the largest fields of the day, adding another competitive dimension to the programme.
The Prix Congress, scheduled for 2:50 PM, will follow as one of the afternoon’s major Group II events. Reserved for three-year-old steeplechasers, the race will be contested over 3,500 metres and offer €210,000 in prize money. With 14 declared runners, the contest will provide a significant opportunity for emerging talent to demonstrate its ability over the obstacles.
At 3:32 PM, the Prix Oeneas will bring four-year-old hurdlers into focus. The Class 2 contest will be run over 3,600 metres and carry €51,000 in prize money. A field of 13 declared runners is expected to line up for this race, which will provide another important test for the developing horses.
The penultimate major highlight will arrive at 4:07 PM with the Prix Serge Landon – Grand Prix d’Automne. As a Group I event for horses aged five and above, it will cover an extended distance of 4,800 metres. With €363,000 on offer and nine declared runners, it will be the richest contest of the entire meeting and the centrepiece of Saturday’s programme.
The nine-race meeting will conclude at 4:42 PM with the Geny.com – Prix Cacao, a handicap steeplechase for horses aged five and above. The final race will be contested over 4,400 metres and offer €98,000 in prize money, with 12 declared runners expected to compete.
With three Group-level contests, a Listed event and several competitive handicap races, the Auteuil meeting promises an engaging afternoon of French jump racing. The Prix Congress, Prix Magalen Bryant and the prestigious Grand Prix d’Automne will be among the main attractions, while the remaining races will provide opportunities for horses across different age categories to showcase their ability.
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