Vichy Horse Racing Preview & Tips — 23 July 2026

The Vichy racecourse, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, hosts an action-packed day of racing today, 23 July 2026. Punters looking for Vichy racing today will find a competitive card featuring eight races on the turf. With the going currently listed as Good to Soft, the surface will demand stamina from the 97 declared runners. Whether you are seeking a detailed Vichy preview or searching for the latest Vichy tips, this guide provides the essential data to help navigate the meeting.

Meeting Statistics

With a combined prize pool exceeding €100,000 across eight high-intensity races, the meeting at Vichy promises significant value for followers of French racing.

• Total horses declared: 97
• Number of races: 8
• Total prize money: €100,149
• Average field size: 12.1
• Longest race: Prix De Varennes-sur-allier - Prix De L'Hippodrome D'Aurillac (14.0f)
• Shortest race: Prix De Paray-le-monial - Fegentri World Chpt For Gentlemen-Riders (9.0f)
• Highest-rated horse: Partenit (107)
• Youngest horse: Memory (3 years old)
• Oldest horse: J'Aurais Du (10 years old)
• Number of debutants: 4
• Combined official ratings: 353

Big Money Races

The feature race of the day is the Prix Paris Turf (Prix Vichy Communaute), a Class 2 event over 14.0f carrying a purse of €25,450. It features a large field of 16 contenders, including Mighty Boy and Golden Blush.

Closely following in value is the Prix Madame Jean Couturie, a Class 1 race over 10.0f worth €25,150, attracting top talent like City Queen. The Prix De Varennes-sur-allier - Prix De L'Hippodrome D'Aurillac also offers a substantial €12,949 prize fund over 14.0f.

Tips & Best Bets

No specific odds are currently available for the runners at this meeting; please check the final market movements closer to race time for the latest pricing.

Key Trainers, Jockeys & Owners

The meeting features participation from some of the most prominent names in French racing. The busiest trainer on the card is C Escuder, who has 10 runners declared. He is supported by the likes of Mathieu Pitart and F Foresi.

In the saddle, Cristian Demuro leads the way with 7 rides, followed by Maxime Guyon (6) and Pierre-Charles Boudot (5). Notable owners looking for success today include Alexandre De Lanfranchi and Ecurie Nicolato.

View the full racecard and detailed runner information at our full racecard page.