TAUNTON Racecourse

A practical guide to TAUNTON Racecourse, including its track layout, jumping test and the courses most likely to provide useful form clues.

About TAUNTON Racecourse

Taunton racecourse in Somerset is well renowned for its summer jumping. Although they have been racing in Somerset for hundreds of years the current Taunton racecourse wasn't opened until 1927. Taunton really is a lovely racecourse and well worth a visit.

Key Characteristics

The Taunton racecourse is an oval of about a mile and a quarter, with seven fences per circuit. It is a tight course with a short run-in after the final bend.

Course Summary

Track: Galloping right handed track with an easy finish.

Fences: Quite difficult.

Interesting Facts

Taunton racecourse in Somerset is well renowned for its summer jumping.
Although they have been racing in Somerset for hundreds of years the current Taunton racecourse wasn't opened until 1927.
Taunton really is a lovely racecourse and well worth a visit.
The Taunton racecourse is an oval of about a mile and a quarter, with seven fences per circuit.

Similar Courses

Form from the following courses may be particularly relevant when assessing runners at TAUNTON:

Kempton
Hereford
Huntingdon
Ludlow
Folkestone
Wincanton. Course map