Vichy is set to host an eight-race flat programme on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with the action beginning at 11:05 and continuing through to the final contest at 14:47. The Vichy racecards 3 September 2026 meeting features a varied selection of races for horses across different age groups and classes, with distances ranging from 1,000 metres to 2,400 metres. The card combines handicaps, maiden contests and a claiming race, providing a broad test of speed, stamina and consistency throughout the afternoon.
The Prix Mireille and Prix Vincent share the distinction of being the highest-prize races on the programme, with each carrying €21,000. Both contests are scheduled over 1,600 metres and are restricted to two-year-old horses yet to record a victory. The Prix Mireille is scheduled for 12:07 and has 11 runners, while the Prix Vincent follows at 13:43 with a field of eight. These two races form the financial highlights of an afternoon that offers opportunities for both established performers and promising youngsters.
The meeting opens with the Prix Remus de la Tour, scheduled over 2,400 metres. The Class 4 claiming contest is open to horses aged three and above and carries prize money of €15,400.
Nine runners are set to take part in the opening race. The extended distance places the emphasis on stamina and consistency, with the participants required to maintain their rhythm over a longer trip. The opening event should provide an immediate test of endurance before the programme moves towards shorter distances later in the afternoon.
The second race, the Prix de Graveson, takes place at 11:35 and covers 2,000 metres. It is a Class 3 handicap for horses aged four and above and offers €19,200 in prize money.
A field of 13 runners is scheduled to contest the race. The 2,000-metre distance provides a balance between speed and stamina, while the larger field could make positioning particularly important. Horses capable of conserving energy before producing a strong finish should be suited by the nature of the contest.
The Prix Mireille represents the first €21,000 feature of the afternoon. Scheduled for 12:07, the race is contested over 1,600 metres and is restricted to two-year-old runners yet to secure a victory.
Eleven youngsters are listed for the contest, making it one of the larger fields among the day’s races. With relatively inexperienced horses taking part, the race could provide an opportunity for developing performers to show progress.
The mile distance presents a useful test for two-year-olds, requiring enough early pace to establish a position while also possessing the stamina needed to finish strongly. The Prix Mireille is therefore one of the key races to watch during the middle portion of the programme.
The fourth race is the Prix des Nefliers, beginning at 12:39. The contest is a Class 4 handicap over 1,600 metres for horses aged four and above.
Thirteen runners are scheduled to compete for €14,400. The mile trip returns the programme to a middle-distance format following the longer races earlier in the card.
With a sizable field, the ability to find a comfortable position before the final stages could prove significant. The runners will need to maintain their momentum over the final part of the race to finish strongly.
The Prix Andre Gregori follows at 13:11 and is another 1,600-metre Class 4 handicap for horses aged four and above.
The race has a field of 14 runners, the largest on the Vichy programme, and carries €16,300 in prize money. The large line-up should create an interesting tactical contest, with runners having to negotiate a busy field while attempting to preserve their energy.
The mile distance has featured prominently throughout the meeting, and this race provides another opportunity for experienced performers to demonstrate their consistency over the trip.
The second major race of the day is the Prix Vincent, scheduled for 13:43. Like the Prix Mireille, it carries €21,000 and is run over 1,600 metres.The contest is restricted to two-year-old colts and geldings yet to record a victory. Eight runners are scheduled to compete, making it the smallest field of the afternoon.
The smaller line-up could allow the participants more room to settle into their positions. However, with young horses still developing their racing experience, the ability to maintain concentration and finish the mile strongly will remain crucial.
The seventh race introduces a significant change in distance with the Prix du Pilon du Roi, a 1,000-metre Class 3 handicap for horses aged three and above.
Ten runners are scheduled to compete for €19,200. At just 1,000 metres, the race is expected to place a strong emphasis on natural speed and acceleration.
The short distance leaves little opportunity to recover from a slow beginning, meaning the participants will need to establish momentum quickly. The final stages should be particularly fast-paced as the runners head towards the finish. The final race of the Vichy programme is the Prix du Syndicat des Proprietaires du Sud-Est, scheduled for 14:47.
The Class 4 handicap is contested over 1,000 metres and features nine runners aged three and above. The race carries €15,400 in prize money and provides another sprinting challenge to close the afternoon.
The participants will be required to show early speed while also maintaining their momentum through the closing stages. With the programme ending over the shortest distance used during the meeting, the final contest should provide an energetic conclusion to the eight-race card.
The Vichy programme on September 3 offers a diverse afternoon of flat racing, with eight contests covering a broad range of distances and categories. From the 2,400-metre opener to the two 1,000-metre sprint contests at the end of the card, the meeting provides different tests for horses with contrasting strengths. The two €21,000 two-year-old features, the Prix Mireille and Prix Vincent, stand out as the principal prize-money races, while the remaining contests add depth through handicaps, claiming conditions and varied field sizes. Overall, the card promises a full afternoon of competitive French flat racing at Vichy.
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