Chantilly Racecourse in France will host an eight-race programme on Thursday, November 12, 2026, featuring a varied selection of contests for horses aged two years and older. The meeting will cover distances ranging from 1,300 metres to 3,200 metres, with races including claiming contests, handicap events and Class 3 and Class 4 competitions.
The Prix du Valois, scheduled for 2:12 PM, will be one of the main attractions of the afternoon, offering the highest prize money of €28,800. The Class 3 handicap is open to horses aged four years and older and will be contested over 3,200 metres. With nine declared runners, the race is expected to provide an interesting test of stamina.
The programme will begin at 12:17 PM with the Prix de l’Allee Massine, a 1,600-metre contest for two-year-olds carrying €23,000 in prize money. The claiming race has attracted eight runners and will provide the younger horses with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability over the mile distance.
At 12:52 PM, the Prix de l’Epars will bring three-year-old runners together over 2,800 metres. This claiming contest carries €18,200 in prize money and has attracted eight participants. The longer distance will place emphasis on stamina and consistency.
The third race, the Prix de Vez, is scheduled for 1:27 PM. Open to horses aged four years and older, this Class 3 handicap will be run over 3,200 metres, with €22,100 in prize money available. Nine runners are listed for the contest, which will test the endurance of the participating horses.
Following the Prix du Valois, the fifth race of the afternoon will be the Prix du Poteau du Gateau at 2:47 PM. This 1,600-metre claiming race is reserved for three-year-olds and offers €18,200 in prize money. With 13 runners declared, it has the largest field of the day’s programme and should provide a competitive mile contest.
The sixth race, the Prix de la Remise des Lilas, will take place at 3:22 PM. This Class 4 claiming event is open to horses aged four years and older and will cover 1,900 metres. Carrying €15,400 in prize money, the race has attracted 10 participants.
At 3:57 PM, the Prix de Maysel will feature another contest for horses aged four years and older. The Class 3 claiming race will be run over 1,600 metres and offers €25,000 in prize money. Ten runners are listed for this event, making it another notable contest on the afternoon card.
The meeting will conclude at 4:32 PM with the Prix du Carrefour des Hautes Coutumes. This Class 4 event is open to horses aged four years and older and will be contested over 1,300 metres. With €14,600 in prize money and nine runners declared, the final race will bring the eight-race programme to a close.
With a mixture of sprint, mile and staying-distance contests, the November 12 meeting at Chantilly promises a varied afternoon of French flat racing. The programme will feature opportunities for both younger and older horses across different race categories.
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