Race Conditions 2026
I N G GRAND STEEPLECHASE OF FLANDERS (HANDICAP) – REF. +3 4600 M (2 MILES – 7 FURLONGS)
of €100.000
(€50,000, €25,000, €12,500, €6,000, €4,000, €2,500)
For 5 years old and upwards who have won a steeple chase, a point-to-point or a cross, and
were placed in the first five of a steeple-chase, a point-to-point or a cross since 1/01/25. Horses
having finished in the first three of a Crystal Cup race in 2025 or 2026 will also be qualified.
French horses will be handicapped based on the French General Handicap increased by 3 kilos,
without prejudice to the right of the handicapper to deviate from the last published handicap
mark.
Minimum weight: 62 kg.
The water jump and the bank will be jumped twice. Each horse winning after the publication of the
weights remains qualified but gets a penalty of 3 kg.
Entries close Tuesday August 11th 2026 1030 EST (0930 BST)
Weights published Monday August 17th 2026 1100 EST (1000 BST)
Forfeits Tuesday August 25th 2026 1130 EST (1030 BST)
Supplementary entries Tuesday August 25th 2026 1230 EST (1130 BST) €1,000 extra
Declarations Wednesday August 27th 2026 1130 (1030 BST)
