Taunton Racecourse
is the youngest National Hunt racecourse in
Britain and one of the most beautifully located
courses in the country, with outstanding views
across the racecourse to the wooded slopes of the Blackdown Hills, and yet only a few minutes drive
from the centre of Taunton.
Course Characteristics:
A right handed oval
course, one mile three furlongs in extent, with nine fences
per circuit and in a run-in of 200 yards.
The course
has long sweeping bends that suit the galloping types, much
of the home straight being downhill
ARO's 2011 season kicks off at Taunton on:
Saturday 14th May
Gates open
12 noon
First race 2 pm, with half hour intervals between races
Bars
These will close half an hour after the last race
Please Note:
NO DOGS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE RACECOURSE PREMISES
Adults cost £8 (£6 if booked in
advance)
Children under 18 FREE
Please click below for a map and directions:
For more information on
racing at Taunton go to
www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk
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