Compiègne Racecourse in France is set to host an exciting eight-race meeting on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, featuring a varied programme of hurdle races, steeple chases and cross-country action. The afternoon card will begin at 11:30 AM and conclude at 3:30 PM, bringing together runners across different age groups and racing categories. With several valuable Class 2 contests, handicap events and a Listed cross-country feature, the meeting promises an engaging afternoon of French jump racing.
The Grand Steeple-Chase-Cross-Country de Compiègne at 3:30 PM is one of the major attractions of the programme. This Listed contest is open to horses aged five and above and will be run over a demanding distance of 5,400 metres. With €53,000 in prize money and 10 declared runners, the race will test stamina, jumping ability and consistency across the challenging cross-country course. Another notable contest is the Prix Huron at 2:15 PM, a four-year-old steeple chase handicap over 3,450 metres, carrying €69,000 in prize money, the highest allocation on the day’s card.
The meeting will open at 11:30 AM with the Prix de Thonon, a hurdle race for four-year-old horses over 3,600 metres. The contest offers €25,000 in prize money and has eight declared runners. Classified as a claiming race, it will provide an early opportunity for the participating horses to demonstrate their jumping ability and stamina.
At 12:02 PM, the Prix Lycoming will bring together three-year-old hurdlers over 3,400 metres. This Class 2 contest carries €51,000 in prize money and features 12 declared runners. The race is expected to provide a competitive test for the younger horses as they continue their development over hurdles.
The third race, the Prix Kerlor, is scheduled for 12:34 PM. This steeple chase is exclusively for three-year-old horses and will be run over 3,450 metres. With €25,000 in prize money and 10 declared runners, the contest is another claiming event on the afternoon programme and will test the jumping skills of its young participants.
At 1:06 PM, attention will turn to the Prix Paulette Rolland (Prix Speranza), a Class 2 hurdle race for three-year-old horses. Scheduled over 3,400 metres, the contest offers €51,000 in prize money and has attracted 17 declared runners, making it one of the largest fields of the meeting. The race will provide an important opportunity for the younger hurdlers to demonstrate their ability and potential.
The fifth race, the Prix Aston Blount, will take place at 1:38 PM. This Class 2 hurdle contest is open to four-year-old horses and covers a distance of 3,600 metres. With €51,000 in prize money and 10 declared runners, it will add another competitive event to the afternoon’s hurdle programme.
The Prix Huron follows at 2:15 PM and is among the most valuable races of the day. This handicap steeple chase is reserved for four-year-old horses and will be run over 3,450 metres. Offering €69,000 in prize money, the contest has attracted 13 declared runners and is expected to provide a demanding challenge over fences.
At 2:50 PM, the Prix Chakhansoor (Finale Paris Turf du Championnat des Apprentis et Jeunes Jockeys) will feature horses aged five and above in a handicap hurdle race over 3,800 metres. The contest carries €60,000 in prize money and has 14 declared runners. Its championship final status makes it an important event for apprentice and young jockeys, providing an opportunity to compete in a significant race.
The meeting will conclude at 3:30 PM with the Grand Steeple-Chase-Cross-Country de Compiègne. This Listed cross-country event, open to horses aged five and above, will cover 5,400 metres and offer €53,000 in prize money. With 10 declared runners, the race will bring the eight-race programme to a close with a demanding test of endurance, jumping technique and versatility.
With three hurdle races, two steeple chases, two claiming contests and a Listed cross-country feature, Compiègne’s November 11 meeting offers a diverse programme of French jump racing. The valuable Prix Huron and the concluding Grand Steeple-Chase-Cross-Country de Compiègne are among the principal highlights of an afternoon that promises competitive action across all eight races.
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