Taunton Racecourse

Taunton Racecourse

Infobox UK Racecourse
Name = Taunton


Caption = Taunton racecourse with the Blackdown Hills in the background.
Website = http://www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk
Location = Taunton, Somerset
Owner =
Opened =
Channel = At The Races
CourseType = National Hunt
NotableRaces =
Prev = Stratford-on-Avon
Next = Thirsk

Taunton Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Orchard Portman, just outside Taunton, Somerset, England.Although racing had been held in the area previously, the first race at the present site was held on 21 September 1927.

The course is close to the Blackdown Hills and about convert|2|mi|km|0 from the centre of Taunton.

The stands are called the Orchard Stand and the Paddock Stand which provide catering facilities and are used for meetings and conferences on days when racing is not taking place.

External links

* [http://www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk Official website]
* [http://www.gg.com/taunton Course guide on GG.COM]
* [http://www.attheraces.com/course.asp?CID=85 Course guide on At The Races]


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