Paris Longchamp is set to host a nine-race meeting on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, with the opening race scheduled for 1:55 PM local time and the final event at 6:35 PM. The programme features races over 1,600 metres, 1,950 metres and 2,400 metres, testing the speed, stamina and tactical ability of the participating horses. According to the supplied race card, the fields range from eight to 16 participants.
The opening race, the Prix de la Galerie des Variétés, is scheduled for 1:55 PM. This Class 2 handicap is open to horses aged three and older and will be contested over 1,600 metres. With €50,900 in prize money and 16 participants listed, it is the highest-prize event on the card. The mile distance will require runners to maintain a suitable pace and produce a strong finish.
At 2:30 PM, the Prix du Champ de Mars will bring three-year-old horses together over 1,950 metres. This Class 2 race offers €25,600 in prize money and features eight participants. The longer distance will require the runners to settle into a steady rhythm and conserve their energy before making their final effort.
The third race, the Prix d’Argentine, is scheduled for 3:05 PM over 1,950 metres. Open to horses aged four and older, this Class 3 claiming race carries €25,000 in prize money and lists 10 participants. The middle-distance contest will test the horses’ ability to maintain consistency and respond effectively during the closing stages.
At 3:40 PM, the Prix de Secretan will take place over 2,400 metres. This Class 4 handicap is open to horses aged four and older, with 16 participants listed. The race offers €17,300 in prize money. Given the longer distance, stamina and well-timed movement are likely to be important throughout the contest.
The fifth race, the Prix de Pré-Saint-Gervais, is scheduled for 4:15 PM over 2,400 metres. This Class 3 handicap is also restricted to horses aged four and older. The race features 16 participants and offers €20,200 in prize money. Maintaining a consistent pace and conserving energy over the extended distance will be important for the runners.
At 4:50 PM, the Prix de Bolivar will continue the programme with another 2,400-metre contest. This Class 3 handicap is open to horses aged four and older and lists 16 participants. With €28,800 in prize money, it is the second-highest prize-money race on the supplied card. The distance will place considerable emphasis on stamina, positioning and the ability to sustain an effort towards the finish.
The seventh race, the Prix de Miromesnil, is set for 5:25 PM over 2,400 metres. This Class 3 handicap is open to horses aged four and older and features 16 participants. The event carries €22,100 in prize money. As the meeting progresses, the runners will face another test of endurance, with consistent movement and tactical positioning likely to influence the race.
The programme returns to the mile distance at 6:00 PM for the Prix du Passage Feydeau. This Class 3 handicap is open to horses aged three and older, with 13 participants listed. The race offers €25,900 in prize money. After several longer-distance contests, the shorter trip will place greater emphasis on speed, acceleration and the ability to respond quickly during the closing stages.
The final race of the meeting, the Prix de la Galerie Saint-Marc, is scheduled for 6:35 PM over 1,600 metres. This Class 3 handicap is open to horses aged three and older and features 13 participants. With €21,100 in prize money, the event will conclude the day’s programme with another mile contest, requiring the runners to combine speed with a sustained finishing effort.
Overall, the Paris Longchamp meeting on 13 October 2026 features nine races across three distances, with a varied programme of Class 2, Class 3 and Class 4 contests. The Prix de la Galerie des Variétés stands out as the feature event in terms of prize money, while the 2,400-metre races provide several tests of stamina throughout the afternoon. The meeting will conclude with two mile races, bringing the day’s action to an end at 6:35 PM.
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