The Prix du Cadran 2026, officially known as the Qatar Prix du Cadran, is one of Europe’s most prestigious staying races. The Group 1 contest will be held at ParisLongchamp in France on Saturday, October 3, 2026, over the marathon distance of 4000m.
Race Overview
| Race | Qatar Prix du Cadran |
|---|---|
| Grade | Group 1 |
| Racecourse | ParisLongchamp, France |
| Surface | Turf |
| Distance | 4000m |
| Eligibility | 4-year-olds and older |
| Date | October 3, 2026 |
| Scheduled Start | 12:58 PM local time |
| Runners | 12 |
| Total Prize Money | €300,000 |
Why International Bettors Follow the Prix du Cadran
The Prix du Cadran is France’s premier marathon race and is one of the longest-running Group 1 contests in the European flat-racing calendar. Run over 4000m, the race places an exceptional emphasis on stamina and is regarded as a major test for specialist stayers.
The race is also an important international meeting point for top staying horses from France, Britain, Ireland and Germany. The 2026 field includes several proven stayers, including defending champion Caballo De Mar, multiple Group 1 winner Double Major, and Irish-trained runners such as Scandinavia and Queenstown.
Early Betting Odds
Early betting markets for the Prix du Cadran are generally offered by international bookmakers such as bet365 and 1xBet before the race. These markets may initially be available as Ante-Post odds and can later switch to Fixed Odds as the race approaches. Odds can change according to the final field, going conditions and betting activity.
At the time of the latest update, reliable early odds were not available from the international bookmaker sources used for this page.
Last updated: September 30, 2026
| Horse | William Hill | 1xbet |
|---|---|---|
| Scandinavia | 1.40 | 1.36 |
| Queenstown | 4.33 | 6.00 |
| Caballo De Mar | 7.00 | 6.00 |
| Double Major | 17.00 | 26.00 |
| Mr Hollywood | 26.00 | 26.00 |
| Wintertraum | 34.00 | 34.00 |
| French Master | 41.00 | 34.00 |
| Emmeci | 101.00 | 100.00 |
| Waldadler | 151.00 | 65.00 |
| Anspruch | 151.00 | 65.00 |
| Sheema’s Rose | 201.00 | 100.00 |
Previous Year Result
| Pos. | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1st | Caballo De Mar |
| 2nd | Coltrane |
| 3rd | Queenstown |
Historical Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Caballo De Mar |
| 2024 | Kyprios |
| 2023 | Trueshan |
| 2022 | Kyprios |
| 2021 | Trueshan |
