Deauville Racecourse in France is set to host an eight-race meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, featuring a competitive programme for horses aged three and above. The afternoon card will begin at 3:57 PM and continue until 7:59 PM, with contests spanning distances from 1,500 metres to 2,500 metres. The meeting will include Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Class 4 events, along with a contest for apprentice and young jockeys.
The Prix Vodkato at 6:55 PM will be the most valuable contest on the programme, carrying a total prize fund of €34,800. This Class 1 race will be run over 1,900 metres and will feature seven runners aged four and above. With a competitive field and a strong classification, the race will be one of the main attractions of the Deauville meeting.
The action will begin at 3:57 PM with the Prix du Val Henry, a Class 2 contest over 2,500 metres. Open to horses aged four and above, the race will feature seven runners competing for a total prize fund of €24,700. The longer distance will test the participants’ stamina and consistency, making it an interesting opening event.
The second race, the Prix d’Hablonville, will take place at 4:32 PM over 1,500 metres. This Class 4 handicap will bring together 15 runners aged four and above, competing for €14,400 in total prize money. With a sizeable field, the contest will offer plenty of competition as the runners tackle the shorter distance.
At 5:07 PM, the Prix d’Occagnes will provide another 1,500-metre contest for horses aged four and above. Classified as a Class 3 handicap, the race will feature 15 runners and carry a total prize fund of €19,200. The event will be an important opportunity for the participants to demonstrate their pace and consistency over the distance.
The fourth race, the Prix de Commeaux, is scheduled for 5:42 PM. This Class 3 handicap will also cover 1,500 metres and will feature 16 runners aged four and above. With €21,100 in total prize money, it will have the largest field of the afternoon, promising a closely contested event.
The programme will then move to the Prix du Hoguenet at 6:20 PM. This Class 3 handicap will be run over 1,900 metres and will welcome 13 runners aged three and above. The contest will carry a total prize fund of €22,100, with participants expected to demonstrate their ability over the extended distance.
At 6:55 PM, the Prix Vodkato will take centre stage as the sixth race of the meeting. The Class 1 event will be contested over 1,900 metres by seven runners aged four and above. With €34,800 available in total prize money, it will stand out as the richest race on the card. The higher classification and competitive field will make this one of the key events to follow.
The seventh race, the Prix Geoff Lewis (CHMPT Paris Turf des Apprentis & Jeunes Jockeys), will begin at 7:27 PM. Restricted to three-year-old horses, this 1,900-metre claiming contest will feature 10 runners and offer €18,200 in total prize money. The race will provide apprentice and young jockeys with an opportunity to compete in a dedicated event while gaining valuable experience at Deauville.
The meeting will conclude at 7:59 PM with the Prix de Fergand, a Class 1 contest for three-year-old horses. Run over 1,900 metres, the final race will feature four runners competing for a total prize fund of €32,000. Despite the smaller field, the higher classification and substantial prize money will make it an important conclusion to the day’s programme.
With eight races covering a variety of distances, age categories and classifications, the November 3 meeting at Deauville will offer an engaging afternoon of French flat racing. The Prix Vodkato and Prix de Fergand will headline the programme as the two Class 1 highlights, while the Prix de Commeaux will feature the largest field of the day.
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