TAUNTON’S Saturday Meeting on January 17 attracted a crowd of almost 2000 people who were not only blessed with fine weather and an appearance by the sun, but treated to some great racing. Local trainers enjoyed a successful time and during the course of the afternoon there were three winners.

The first success came in the fourth, a handicap steeple chase over two miles, which was won the David Pipe trained Jaipaletemps and ridden by Ryan Corcoran who went off at 4-1. This is the first time that the horse, which is owned by Gordon Edwards who is based at Wheddon Cross, has won at his local course.

The Jeremy Scott trained Celtic Art was next when he won the handicap hurdle race over two miles and three furlongs, ridden by Chad Bament at 15-8.

The third winner came in the next, a handicap steeple chase over two miles seven furlongs, when Bataillon trained by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White won under seven pound claimer Jack Stenhouse going off at 12-1.

The Sandhill Yard enjoyed further success on Saturday afternoon at Haydock where Imperial Saint won the Class 1 handicap chase over three miles one furlong under Callum Pritchard, after going off at 7-2.

Over a period of nine days the yard enjoyed five winners, bringing their tally for the season to date of 24.

Taunton race again on Tuesday, 3rd February, when they host The Sporting Clubs Raceday when the first event is due to post at 1.45pm.

Anybody who is a member of Somerset CCC, Taunton Town FC, Taunton Titans, Taunton Netball, Taunton and Pickeridge, or Oake Manor should make contact with the the club to obtain a code to gain discounted entry.

Those buying on line in advance before noon on the day prior to racing can obtain a £5 discount by logging onto www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk