Saint-Cloud Racecourse is scheduled to host a ten-race Flat racing programme on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. The card features contests for two-year-olds, three-year-olds and older horses, with distances ranging from 1,200 metres to 2,500 metres. The programme includes Class 2 events, a Group II AQ race, a claiming contest and several handicap races. The first race is listed for 11:48 AM, while the final event is scheduled for 4:33 PM.
The meeting opens at 11:48 AM with the Prix Tanerko, a Class 2 contest for two-year-olds over 1,200 metres. Six runners are listed, and the race carries €31,100 in prize money. The sprint distance will place emphasis on early speed, quick acceleration and the ability to maintain momentum through the final stages. For young horses, the contest will also provide a test of composure and racing experience.
At 12:23 PM, the Prix Glorieuse will bring four- and five-year-old horses to the 2,500-metre distance. The Group II AQ event has eight runners listed and offers €46,000 in prize money. As one of the meeting’s principal staying contests, it will require patience, stamina and effective positioning over the extended trip. Competitors will need to conserve energy before making their effort in the closing stages.
The third race, the Prix Tornado, is scheduled for 12:55 PM over 2,500 metres. The Class 2 contest is restricted to three-year-olds, with seven runners listed and €25,600 in prize money. The distance will test the runners’ stamina and ability to settle into a steady rhythm. A well-timed finishing effort could prove important as the field approaches the final stages.
At 1:27 PM, the Prix Maurice Larraun will be run over 2,400 metres for three-year-olds. Ten runners are listed for this claiming race, which carries €22,100 in prize money. The distance will call for an even pace and sustained effort, while the race conditions provide an opportunity for young horses to demonstrate their current form and consistency.
The Prix de la Fontaine follows at 2:12 PM, featuring two-year-olds over 1,600 metres. Nine runners are listed for the handicap contest, which offers €22,100 in prize money. The mile distance will test both speed and stamina, with young competitors needing to settle early and preserve enough energy for the finish. Race positioning and a balanced pace are likely to be important factors.
At 2:47 PM, the Prix Guemul will also be contested over 1,600 metres. The handicap is for two-year-olds and has ten runners listed, with €25,900 in prize money. As another mile event for developing horses, it will provide an opportunity to demonstrate their progress over the distance. Maintaining a consistent rhythm and responding well in the straight will be central to a strong performance.
The seventh race, the Prix de la Pointe du Hode, is scheduled for 3:22 PM over 2,000 metres. Open to horses aged four and above, this Class 4 handicap has 15 runners listed and carries €14,400 in prize money. The larger field may make positioning especially important, while the 2,000-metre trip will demand a blend of stamina and speed. Competitors will need to find room at the right moment and sustain their effort to the finish.
At 3:57 PM, the Prix des Falaises de Craie will take place over 2,000 metres. The Class 3 handicap is open to horses aged four and above, with 16 runners listed and €19,200 in prize money. With a sizeable field, a clear passage and efficient positioning may be influential. The distance will reward runners able to maintain a measured pace before building momentum in the closing stages.
The Prix des Boucles de la Seine is scheduled for 4:33 PM and will also be run over 2,000 metres. This Class 3 handicap is open to horses aged four and above. Sixteen runners are listed, and the race offers €21,100 in prize money. The contest will test consistency and tactical awareness, with competitors needing to negotiate the field effectively and produce a sustained finish.
The programme also lists the Prix Association des Entraineurs Proprietaires (Course Espoirs), a Class 4 event over 1,600 metres for horses aged three and above. Eight runners are listed, with €1,000 in prize money. The supplied racecard gives this contest a time of 1:45 PM, which places it out of sequence with the other listed races. The official schedule should be checked to confirm its correct timing before publication.
With a varied mix of sprint, mile and staying contests, the Saint-Cloud card offers a broad test of speed, stamina and racecraft. The Prix Tanerko opens the meeting with a short-distance challenge, while the Prix Glorieuse stands out for its Group II AQ classification and €46,000 prize fund. The three 2,000-metre handicaps later in the programme bring larger fields and tactical demands, adding variety to the afternoon’s racing.
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