Horse Racing - National Hunt Courses - Taunton

The home of the most famous steeplechase in the world, the Grand National, it is seven miles from the centre of Liverpool and is located on the A59, just one mile from the M57 and M58. The course was opened in 1829, but steeplechasing did not start until 1839 and the National itself was first run 10 years later.

Characteristics

A flat oval track of 1m2f which is cambered to offset the tightness of the bends.
Has an uphill finish of 150yds.
The ground tends to be very heavy in winter but can become extremely firm at either end of the National Hunt season.

Right handed
Tight
Undulating (slight)

Hereford
Market Rasen