Taunton racecard, results and TV schedule: Today’s tips, runners, results and stats for the meeting live on Racing UK this Thursday, April 12

RACING takes place at Taunton today and we have you covered with all the latest runners, results, tips and going news.

Get yourself along to the racecourse or watch on tv as racing gets underway this afternoon.

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What time does racing start at Taunton?

The first race is at 2.10pm.

There are seven races on the card and the last race is due off at 5.35pm.

What TV channel is Taunton on?

You can watch the racing at Taunton on Racing UK.

Racing UK is on Sky channel 432, Virgin channel 536, and UPC in Ireland on channel 411.

What is the going at the racecourse?

The going is currently Heavy, Soft in Places.

Racecourse information with leading jockeys and trainers with runners today:

• Right-handed oval track of 1m 2f with 7 fences, 150yd run-in.
• Leading trainers (2013-2018): P Nicholls 56-188, P Hobbs 22-129, H Fry 21-84, C Tizzard 18-124.
• Leading jockeys (2013-2018): N Scholfield 20-117, M G Nolan 12-65, James Best 11-135, D G Noonan 10-73.
• Longest traveller: Miss Heritage (5.35) trained at Newmarket. Round trip of 412 miles.
• P Nicholls won the 2.40 in 2016 and 2017.
• First run since wind op: Risk And Roll (4.30).

Templegate's tips for today's meeting at Taunton:

• 2.10 Tierra Verde
• 2.40 Blu Cavalier
• 3.15 Lucktime
• 3.55 Le Coeur Net
• 4.30 Risk And Roll
• 5.05 Fly West
• 5.35 Mark’s Folly

Today's Taunton racecards and results:

Matt Chapman's TV tips for Aintree

2.20 Aintree - Apple's Shakira: 'Has a hood on now and can bounce back'

2.50 Aintree - Might Bite: 'Easily the best horse in this race'

3.25 Aintree - Supasundae: 'The one to beat and this trip should be ideal'

4.05 Aintree - Unioniste: 'Should give David Maxwell a great spin'

4.40 Aintree - King's Socks: 'Ran well at Cheltenham and can back that run up here'

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