Taunton Tips

Nestled in the quaint village of Orchard Portman, home to a mere 150 residents, Taunton Racecourse lies two miles south of Taunton in Somerset.

Established in 1927, Taunton holds the title of the youngest National Hunt racecourse in England, with Great Leighs being the latest addition to UK racecourses, debuting in 2008. Chelmsford City Throughout the year, Taunton hosts 15 National Hunt races, complemented by various non-racing gatherings.

The Taunton track is characterized by its right-handed, sharp, oval configuration.

Taunton Racecourse

Its circuit spans roughly 1.25 miles, featuring relatively flat terrain with slight undulations.

There are six hurdle flights and seven fences considered moderately challenging, differing from those at other venues.

Taunton boasts excellent drainage, ensuring conditions remain less challenging during rainy spells.

Three-day weather outlook for Taunton

Taunton Feature Races

The Carlsberg UK Handicap Hurdle heralds the racing season at Taunton in January, drawing considerable crowds.

Finishing the season, the Audrey Chudleigh Memorial Handicap Hurdle draws even more interest, rivaling the opening event.

Right-handed, rectangular, sharp, with predominantly flat terrain

Betting Advice For Taunton

• Highlighting the roster is the listed mares novice hurdle
• January often sees the course stage the inaugural hunter chase of the season
• Jeremy Scott boasts a 16.87% success rate with 14 wins from 83 tries and 30 placements, earning him well-deserved respect
• Kim Bailey holds a 25% success rate, scoring 5 wins and 9 placements out of 20 attempts
• Tom Lacey sports a 22.22% success rate with 8 wins from 36 tries, plus 16 total placements
• Nick Williams consistently achieves a 24% success rate with 6 victories and 11 placements over 25 attempts
• Kieren Buckley commands a 26.67% success rate, with 8 wins and 12 placements out of 30 races
• Millie Wonnacott impresses with a 37.5% success rate, achieving 3 victories and 4 placements from 8 races
• Stan Sheppard delivers an 18% success rate, tallying 5 wins and 12 placements in 28 races
• Harry Cobden posts a 26.85% success rate with 40 wins from 149 starts and 76 placements, though incurring a level stakes loss
• General information about the racecourse, including its address