Vittel is set for a varied seven-race programme on Monday, August 24, with jumping and Flat contests combining to create a busy afternoon of racing. The meeting begins at 11:12am and runs through to 2:19pm, with 54 runners scheduled across the seven races. The programme features two €26,000 contests, alongside a mixture of races for three-year-olds and older horses.
Vittel Racecards 24 August 2026
The meeting takes place at the historic Hippodrome de Vittel, a venue inaugurated in 1904 and recognised for its architectural heritage. The racecourse hosts Flat, jumping and trotting events and forms part of Vittel’s long-standing sporting tradition. Its grass racing facilities include a 1,837-metre Flat course and a 1,700-metre obstacle course, with both disciplines offering their own tests of pace, balance and stamina.
The opening race, the Prix de la Maison du Patrimoine (Prix du Centre de Omnisports de Vittel), carries the day’s joint-highest prize of €26,000. Scheduled for 11:12am, the steeplechase is restricted to four-year-olds and covers 3,600 metres. Six runners are listed, making it a compact but demanding contest in which jumping accuracy and stamina will be important. The race is also the first test of the day over Vittel’s obstacle course.
The second €26,000 event comes at 12:12pm with the Prix de la Source des Demoiselles. This five-year-olds-and-upwards hurdle contest is also worth €26,000 and is staged over 3,800 metres. Seven runners are entered, providing another significant stamina examination. The distance, combined with the demands of hurdling, should place considerable emphasis on rhythm and consistency throughout the race. Vittel’s obstacle course is 20 metres wide, while its official course specifications list 3,800 metres among the available hurdle distances.
The programme opens with the Prix de la Maison du Patrimoine at 11:12am. The 3,600-metre steeplechase is for four-year-olds and brings together six runners. As the first contest of the meeting, it will set the tone for a programme that moves between jumping and Flat racing.
At 11:42am, attention switches to the Flat course for the Prix du Restaurant de l’Hippodrome “Le Comptoir”. The race is over 2,100 metres and is open to four-year-olds and older horses. Seven runners are listed for the €12,800 contest. The distance sits among Vittel’s established Flat-course options and provides a different examination from the opening steeplechase.
The third race, the Prix de la Source des Demoiselles, begins at 12:12pm. Seven horses aged five and older are scheduled to tackle the 3,800-metre hurdle contest. With the same €26,000 prize level as the opening race, it is one of the principal events of the meeting.
Flat racing returns at 12:42pm for the Prix de la Place Stanislas. This €16,300 handicap is reserved for three-year-olds and takes place over 2,400 metres. Nine runners are scheduled to line up, giving younger horses a chance to demonstrate their ability over a longer Flat distance. Vittel lists 2,400 metres among its standard Flat distances, making this a recognised test for horses required to combine speed with staying power.
The fifth race is the Prix Maria Lezynska, due off at 1:12pm. It is another three-year-old handicap, this time over 1,600 metres, with eight runners and €16,300 available. The shorter trip compared with the previous race shifts the emphasis towards pace and positioning, creating a contrasting challenge within the Flat section of the programme.
At 1:42pm, the Prix de la Colline de Sion provides another 1,600-metre Flat contest. Open to four-year-olds and older horses, the €12,800 race has eight runners. Its distance matches one of Vittel’s principal Flat configurations, while the field’s age range brings together more experienced runners for another test on the grass.
The meeting concludes at 2:19pm with the Prix Rouge Gazon. The €11,500 contest is for four-year-olds and older horses and covers 3,400 metres, with nine runners entered. The longest Flat race of the programme is therefore reserved for the final event, creating a strong stamina test to close the day’s action.
Beyond the racecard itself, Vittel provides a distinctive backdrop for the meeting. The Hippodrome de Vittel was inaugurated on July 15, 1904, and several of its historic structures are protected as part of France’s architectural heritage. The main wooden grandstand and other buildings designed by architect Fernand César contribute to the venue’s character.
The racecourse’s 2026 calendar includes 11 meetings during the summer season, covering July and August and featuring all three major disciplines hosted at the venue: Flat, jumping and trotting. The August 24 meeting is listed as a Premium fixture featuring obstacle and Flat racing.
With seven races spanning distances from 1,600 to 3,800 metres, the Vittel programme offers considerable variety. Three-year-olds will have their opportunity over 1,600 and 2,400 metres, while older horses face both middle-distance Flat races and demanding jumping contests. The two €26,000 races provide the financial highlights, while the final 3,400-metre contest brings the day’s racing to a stamina-focused conclusion.
Overall, Monday’s card combines the historic atmosphere of Vittel with a balanced mixture of Flat and jumping action. From the opening 3,600-metre steeplechase to the closing Prix Rouge Gazon, the seven-race programme promises a diverse examination of speed, stamina, jumping ability and consistency across the afternoon.
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