Clairefontaine is set to host an eight-race jumping programme on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, bringing together a varied field of contests over different distances and for horses across several age categories. The meeting begins at 2:18pm and continues through to 6:30pm, with races ranging from 3,400 metres to 4,500 metres. The programme features a mixture of handicap events and class races, providing a broad test of stamina, jumping ability and consistency.
The card also carries a strong connection with agricultural and technology-themed sponsors, with several races named after Fendt and Latitude GPS initiatives. From younger three-year-old runners to more experienced horses aged five and above, the afternoon offers plenty of variety. The final race is the highlight in terms of prize money, while the earlier contests provide their own challenges across different distances.
 Clairefontaine racecards 26 August 2026
The Prix Latitude GPS (Grand Steeple-Chase de la Ville de Deauville) is the standout event of the Clairefontaine programme, scheduled for 6:30pm. Open to horses aged five and above, the race is run over an extended 4,500-metre distance and carries prize money of €87,000, making it the richest race on the eight-race card. Classified as a Listed event and carrying a handicap designation, the contest represents a significant test of endurance and jumping technique.
With 14 runners listed, the race is also the largest field of the afternoon. The demanding distance means that sustained stamina will be essential, while the jumping obstacles will require accuracy and concentration throughout. As the closing event, it is expected to provide a fitting finale to a programme built around long-distance jumping contests and experienced runners.
The opening race, the Prix de l’Agriculture de Precision – Latitude GPS (Prix Kawan), gets the afternoon underway at 2:18pm. It is for horses aged five and above and covers 3,900 metres. The contest carries prize money of €45,000 and has eight runners listed. Its distance immediately places emphasis on stamina, rhythm and the ability to maintain concentration over an extended course.
At 2:53pm, the Prix des 30 Ans de la Vario Fendt (Prix des Erables) takes centre stage. Restricted to four-year-old horses, this 3,700-metre contest also offers €45,000 in prize money. Seven runners are scheduled to line up, making it the smallest field of the meeting. The race gives the younger generation an opportunity to demonstrate their progress over a demanding distance.
The third race is the Prix Fendt Recolte Full Line (Prix Grand Croc), due off at 3:28pm. It is open to horses aged five and above and is contested over 3,900 metres. The race carries €32,000 in prize money and is classified as a Class 4 event. Eight runners are listed, with the extended trip expected to put the emphasis on endurance and reliable jumping.
At 4:03pm, the programme moves to the Prix Dieselross – Fendt (Prix Astrolabe). This event is specifically for three-year-old horses and covers 3,400 metres. With €32,000 in prize money and 10 runners, it provides one of the largest opportunities for younger horses on the card. The Class 4 contest should offer an interesting test of how the three-year-olds handle both the distance and the demands of jumping competition.
The fifth race, the Prix du E100 Fendt (Prix de la Risle), follows at 4:38pm. It is another 3,600-metre contest for three-year-olds, with nine runners and €45,000 in prize money. Listed as a handicap, the race introduces a different competitive challenge, with the field expected to be closely tested over the middle-distance course.
The Prix du Chauffeur Numerique – Latitude GPS (Prix des Fusains) is scheduled for 5:13pm. Open to four-year-old horses, it covers 3,400 metres and carries €34,000 in prize money. Eight runners are entered for this Class 3 event. The shorter distance compared with several other races on the card may place additional importance on maintaining an efficient pace while negotiating the obstacles.
The penultimate contest, the Prix du Champ Connecte – Latitude GPS (Prix des Troenes), begins at 5:48pm. It is another four-year-old handicap over 3,600 metres and carries €45,000 in prize money. Ten runners are listed, making it one of the more competitive-sized fields of the afternoon. The race provides a final opportunity for the younger horses before the meeting concludes with the prestigious Grand Steeple-Chase.
Overall, Clairefontaine’s August 26 programme offers a balanced combination of age-specific contests, handicap races and Class events. The variety of distances, ranging from 3,400 to 4,500 metres, ensures that stamina, jumping consistency and race-day discipline will remain central throughout the afternoon. With the €87,000 Grand Steeple-Chase closing the meeting, the final race provides a particularly strong conclusion to an eight-race programme at Clairefontaine.
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