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Taunton Racing Tips & Predictions - Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Taunton Racing Tips & Predictions - Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Our Taunton racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Wednesday 22nd April 2026. The action gets underway at 16:53 and runs through to 19:30, with going reported as 7.8) (watering) (Good (goingstick).

A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Taritino boasts a 20% strike rate from 10 runs at the track, Robbie David has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 6 rides, Paul Nicholls’s yard sends out runners with a 30.12% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.

Tipster Performance at Taunton

Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Taunton over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):

TipsterSourceSelectionsWinsWin %Place %
West CountryRacing Post13646.15%76.92%
Ben MorganRacing Ahead10440%50%
RP RatingsRacing Post11436.36%54.55%
Luke TuckerCambridge Evening News15533.33%46.67%
The ScoreRacing TV10220%40%

16:53 – Best Dressed Competitions Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 4 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps

This looks a fairly tight little novice on paper, but in truth it revolves around three with solid credentials and the rest having plenty to find. Kilnew Supreme sets the standard on form after finishing runner-up on both hurdle starts and Paul Nicholls’ five-year-old is the one they all have to beat if improving again for this longer trip. Parchment is the obvious danger after winning on debut before finding things tougher next time, while Crest Of Stars brings the strongest body of recent form and a useful 119 rating to the table. The others look up against it on what they’ve shown so far. It is not a deep race, but there is just enough quality at the top to make it interesting rather than a penalty kick.

Top Selections

1. Kilnew Supreme – 1/1 with William Hill

Jockey: Freddie Gingell | Trainer: Paul Nicholls | Form: 22 | Rating: 113 | Topspeed: 90

There is nothing flashy about Kilnew Supreme yet, but he has done plenty right in two hurdle starts and looks the type to take a forward step now. Those back-to-back seconds read perfectly well in the context of a race like this, and a Topspeed figure of 90 is a solid marker in a field where only a couple can match it. Nicholls doesn’t waste many bullets in races of this nature and Freddie Gingell is an eye-catching booking for a horse who should be ridden positively. Even at even-money, he is hard to oppose because the profile is progressive and this trip ought to suit. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Crest Of Stars – 10/3 with Bet365

Jockey: Chad Bament | Trainer: Anthony Honeyball | Form: -13143 | Rating: 119 | Topspeed: 98

Crest Of Stars makes plenty of each-way appeal because, unlike most of these, he has actually built up a reliable body of hurdle form. The figures tell a clear story: he usually turns up, he has already won, and his mark of 119 is right up there with the best on offer. A Topspeed of 98 is also the best in the race, which gives him a very fair chance of hitting the frame again if the favourite proves a bit too sharp. Honeyball’s runners are generally well schooled and Chad Bament gets aboard one who should travel well in a small field. At 10/3, he looks the value each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Kilnew Supreme is the straight win play because he has the strongest improver’s profile and this looks a good opening. Crest Of Stars is the each-way alternative in a seven-runner race, bringing the best mix of proven form, rating and consistency. Parchment is the obvious danger if bouncing back, but the market has him about right.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Crest Of Stars10/311/43/111/43/110/3 (Bet365)
Docteur Romeo50/150/150/133/150/150/1 (Bet365)
Kilnew Supreme10/115/65/65/61/11/1 (William Hill)
Royal Rocket22/116/120/118/120/122/1 (Bet365)
Warfleet125/1150/1150/1150/1125/1150/1 (Betfair)
Winning Paddy33/128/133/125/133/133/1 (Bet365)
Parchment2/115/82/12/12/12/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
racing-daily.comKilnew Supreme
Mirror OnlineParchment

17:30 – Royal Ascot Lunch Saturday 20 June Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 5 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps

This looks a fairly ordinary mares’ handicap rather than a deep one, but it is still competitive enough with several arriving in decent nick. Lady Caro comes here off the back of a deserved win and is the obvious starting point, while Border Gem has been knocking on the door without quite getting her head in front. Hurst Hill is another solid type who keeps running her race and should be involved again from a handy weight. Miss Tiara has a bit to prove over this sort of trip, while Jena D’Oudairies is hard to warm to on recent efforts despite the powerful yard. In a race lacking much depth, recent stamina-laden form could be what settles it.

Top Selections

1. Lady Caro – 11/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Cameron Johnstone-Baker | Trainer: Emma Lavelle | Form: 337421 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 93

Lady Caro makes plenty of appeal after finally cashing in on a run of solid efforts when scoring last time, and that piece of form gives her strong claims in this company. She had been threatening beforehand, and the sequence of 33742 before the win suggests she is in the heart of her season rather than fluking one good day. Emma Lavelle’s mares often do well when they find this sort of modest opening, and a mark of 101 still looks manageable over 2m7f on decent ground. At 11/4 she is no giveaway, but she is still the one most likely to run to her number. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Hurst Hill – 17/2 with Betfair

Jockey: Daniel Sansom | Trainer: Seamus Mullins | Form: 312242 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 96

Hurst Hill is not especially well hidden, but she does look the each-way value in a race where reliability counts for plenty. Her recent form figures are hard to knock, with two seconds in her last three starts, and she has been running consistently to a level that should see her competitive again. The topspeed figure of 96 is the best in the field, and carrying 156 leaves her better treated at the weights than some of the more obvious rivals. Seamus Mullins’ mare shapes like this trip is right in her comfort zone, and 17/2 is big enough to tempt given she so often puts herself in the argument. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Lady Caro is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet after getting off the mark in good style last time. For an each-way punt, Hurst Hill looks overpriced given how regularly she hits the frame and the strength of her recent numbers. Border Gem is the obvious danger if reproducing her latest second, but she is becoming expensive to follow.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Lady Caro11/49/42/12/19/411/4 (Bet365)
Border Gem11/410/39/29/210/39/2 (Paddy Power)
Miss Tiara7/113/29/29/213/27/1 (Bet365)
Hurst Hill15/217/215/27/18/117/2 (Betfair)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
RP RatingsBorder Gem

18:00 – Ron Hatton Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 4 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps

This looks a competitive little Class 4 rather than a deep one, and there are several with workable marks. Taritino arrives in the best recent nick after a win and a close second, while Myrighthandman has been shaping like one who is ready to strike now handicapping over this sort of trip. Best Night is solid enough and should run his race again for David Pipe, but he is not obviously thrown in, while Forever Penywern is interesting as the unexposed 4yo getting in with only 10st10lb despite the highest rating in the field. Public Enemy is better than his latest efforts and has the raw figures to get involved if bouncing back. Tricky puzzle overall, but the bottom weights make plenty of appeal.

Top Selections

1. Taritino – 10/3 with William Hill

Jockey: Bryan Carver | Trainer: Joe Tickle | Form: 556132 | Rating: 110 | Topspeed: 102

Taritino looks the percentage call. He comes here off the back of a decisive win followed by a good second, and that recent form is stronger than most of these can offer. A mark of 110 still looks manageable, especially with just 10st12lb on his back, and he has already shown enough tactical pace to hold a good position in a race that does not scream depth. Bryan Carver is a positive booking for this type of handicap and, at 10/3, he is not exactly a giveaway but still makes plenty of appeal given his current consistency and profile. He holds strong claims of going one better. Bet type tag: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Forever Penywern – 8/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Harry Bannister | Trainer: Warren Greatrex | Form: 533 | Rating: 113 | Topspeed: 116

Forever Penywern is the one who looks overpriced if you are playing each-way. He is still learning the job after only three runs, but all three efforts have contained promise and his figures already stack up well in this company. It is hard to ignore that topspeed mark of 116, the best in the field, and his rating of 113 means he is actually well treated at the weights as a 4yo carrying only 150lb. Harry Bannister riding for Warren Greatrex catches the eye, and there is every chance this progressive sort takes another step forward now entering handicaps. At 8/1, he looks the value each-way punt. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Taritino is the win bet because he brings the clearest recent form and looks solid from a fair mark. For an each-way alternative, Forever Penywern makes plenty of appeal at 8/1 given his upside and light weight. Myrighthandman is the obvious danger if improving again, while Best Night is another likely to be thereabouts without screaming value.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Dirty Den6/113/213/213/27/17/1 (William Hill)
Myrighthandman3/13/13/13/13/13/1 (Bet365)
Public Enemy12/110/110/19/110/112/1 (Bet365)
Bobbarelli14/114/118/118/116/118/1 (Paddy Power)
Best Night6/19/29/25/14/16/1 (Bet365)
Green Sky18/112/116/116/116/118/1 (Bet365)
Midnight Pass8/16/17/17/113/28/1 (Bet365)
Taritino11/45/211/45/210/310/3 (William Hill)
Forever Penywern8/18/18/18/18/18/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
sportinglife.comMyrighthandman

18:30 – Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps

This looks a proper low-grade Taunton handicap: competitive enough, but hardly packed with reliable types. Little Lady Lucy arrives here off a win and is the obvious one to beat despite the fact her profile before that was patchy. Old Bridge has been threatening to get his head back in front and brings solid enough recent placed form for a race of this nature, while Daring To Dream is another who has been knocking on the door without quite landing the decisive blow. Saucats is interesting from the foot of the weights if building on a better latest run, and Portcammon has bits of back form that make him dangerous if reviving. It feels more tricky than strong, with consistency likely to matter more than brilliance.

Top Selections

1. Little Lady Lucy – 11/4 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Bradley Harris | Trainer: Neil Mulholland | Form: 599PP1 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 76

You would not call her straightforward, but this is a Class 5 handicap and last time out she finally put it together, winning off this sort of mark and doing it from a low weight. That effort gives her the strongest recent piece of winning form in the field, and the suspicion is she may just have turned a corner now her confidence has been restored. Mulholland does well enough with these modest hurdlers and Bradley Harris keeps the partnership simple. At 11/4 she is no giveaway, but in a race where plenty have questions to answer, she is the one with the most obvious upside. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Old Bridge – 9/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Jack Tudor | Trainer: David Pipe | Form: 224P62 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 82

Old Bridge makes plenty of each-way appeal because he has been holding his form better than most of these. His recent second reads well in the context of this race, and earlier placed efforts show he has been running to a consistent level without getting much help from the handicapper. A mark of 99 is workable, his Topspeed figure stacks up respectably, and the Pipe-Tudor combination is always worth noting in races like this around Taunton. He does carry top weight, which is the obvious concern, but at 9/2 he looks the solid option for those wanting something less risky than a speculative outsider. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Little Lady Lucy is the win play because she is the only runner arriving off a recent success and this race does not look deep. Old Bridge is the each-way option given his dependable placed form and fair price in an 11-runner field with three places on offer. Daring To Dream is the obvious danger if building on her latest third, while Saucats is not dismissed off a light weight.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Old Bridge9/29/29/24/19/29/2 (Bet365)
Most Wanted33/128/128/122/128/133/1 (Bet365)
Daring To Dream13/27/115/27/17/115/2 (Paddy Power)
Galactic Jack10/110/110/19/110/110/1 (Bet365)
Pillar The Poet14/110/110/18/111/114/1 (Bet365)
Portcammon12/19/110/110/111/112/1 (Bet365)
Miss Fedora15/211/25/15/16/115/2 (Bet365)
Little Lady Lucy2/185/4011/415/82/111/4 (Paddy Power)
Saucats17/215/28/115/217/217/2 (Bet365)
Mi Sueno10/117/210/19/110/110/1 (Bet365)
Blazing Gaden25/122/120/118/122/125/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
PostdataGalactic Jack

19:00 – Charles Clark Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 4 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps

This looks a tight little staying handicap rather than a deep one, and there are only a handful arriving with solid current claims. Noble Blue has been knocking on the door in this sort of company and was still going well when unseating last time, while Gasmani comes here on the back of a win and is clearly thriving. Sage Green is another with plenty going for him, particularly on the figures, and he should be suited by a race of this nature. Final Entry has youth and a light weight on his side, but he still has a bit to prove at the trip, while Holeshot and Sam’s Amour need a revival. Tricky enough, but the market principals do make most appeal.

Top Selections

1. Noble Blue – 5/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Mr Joshua Newman | Trainer: Kayley Woollacott | Form: 09-22U | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 102

Noble Blue is the one I want on side because his recent profile is stronger than the bare form figures might suggest. He had back-to-back seconds before that latest unseat, and that mishap is easy enough to forgive given he was running well at the time. A mark of 112 looks workable in this company, and in a race where a few of these arrive with questions attached, he brings the most convincing blend of consistency and staying-hurdle form. Kayley Woollacott also runs Mcgregors Charge, but this looks the stable’s better chance on what we’ve seen lately. At 5/2, he is hard to oppose.

Bet: WIN

2. Sage Green – 7/2 with Bet365

Jockey: James Best | Trainer: Syd Hosie | Form: 5724F3 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 104

Sage Green appeals as the each-way play in a seven-runner race because he has been shaping like a winner in waiting without quite getting his head in front. His latest third was perfectly respectable, and the Topspeed figure of 104 stands out in this line-up. He is only six, so there may still be a bit more to come over staying trips, and this mark of 111 doesn’t look beyond him if he gets into a smooth rhythm. James Best should be able to keep him handy, and if the race turns into a test of resolution from the last, Sage Green has enough substance to be in the argument. He looks a solid each-way punt.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Noble Blue is the win bet on the strength of his recent placed efforts and the fact his last run can be marked up after the unseat. Sage Green is the each-way alternative, with the figures giving him a very obvious chance of hitting the frame at least. Gasmani is the main danger after his latest win, but he may be a shade tighter in the market than ideal.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Gasmani3/111/411/411/411/43/1 (Bet365)
Holeshot8/15/16/16/16/18/1 (Bet365)
Sage Green7/27/27/27/27/27/2 (Bet365)
Noble Blue5/215/815/815/89/45/2 (Bet365)
Final Entry13/217/210/110/110/110/1 (Paddy Power)
Mcgregors Charge6/16/113/26/17/17/1 (William Hill)

19:30 – Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 5 | Going: 7.8) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | jumps

This doesn’t look a deep novice handicap hurdle, but it is still a race with a bit of shape to it. Modern Style sets the standard on a mark of 107 after getting off the mark last time and, for all he’s short enough, he’s the obvious one they all have to beat. Behind him, there are plenty with bits and pieces of placed form rather than compelling profiles, which is why the market has latched on to the favourite. Lake Tiberias keeps threatening to do better and has become hard to ignore in this grade, while Galactic Princess is interesting dropped into a modest contest despite patchy recent figures. It’s not a strong race, but it is the sort where one progressive sort can dominate.

Top Selections

1. Modern Style – 5/6 with Bet365

Jockey: James Best | Trainer: Nigel Hawke | Form: 3P01 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 72

He’s the class angle in a race badly lacking depth and that latest win gives him a very solid look for a yard that can do well with these lightly raced types. The four-year-old gets in here off 153, which still looks workable given he’s already shown he can win from the front end or sit handy, and his profile is much more upward than most of these. There’s always a slight question with a short-priced novice stepping into a handicap after only one win, but in truth this bunch don’t set a fearsome standard. At 5/6 he’s no hidden gem, just the likeliest winner. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Lake Tiberias – 13/2 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Paul O’Brien | Trainer: Harry Derham | Form: 366663 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 78

He’s becoming a little expensive to follow, but this is the right sort of race for him and his consistency is more appealing than most of the alternatives. Those recent placed efforts suggest he’s holding his form well, and a mark of 100 gives him a realistic chance of hitting the frame again if the favourite underperforms. Paul O’Brien is a positive booking and Harry Derham’s horses usually know their job in these low-grade hurdles. He doesn’t have the sexy profile of Modern Style, but at 13/2 he makes plenty more each-way sense than some less reliable rivals. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Modern Style is the win play because he has the strongest recent form and the clearest scope to improve again. Lake Tiberias is the sensible each-way alternative in a race where several look moderate or regressive. If you want one to fear outside the main pair, Galactic Princess is not hopeless at the weights and has at least attracted a bit of support from elsewhere.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Lake Tiberias3/111/213/26/15/113/2 (Paddy Power)
Tobi Kanobee20/116/116/116/116/120/1 (Bet365)
Peace In The Park12/112/112/112/112/112/1 (Bet365)
Modern Style5/65/65/65/64/55/6 (Bet365)
Forest Hills11/15/16/16/115/211/1 (Bet365)
No Mean Feat12/114/114/114/112/114/1 (Betfair)
Galactic Princess12/117/29/19/19/112/1 (Bet365)
Ritaan20/116/118/118/116/120/1 (Bet365)
Future Times28/120/122/122/122/128/1 (Bet365)
Joker Jack50/133/133/133/133/150/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Matt PolleyGalactic Princess

Taunton Course Specialists

Horses To Note

The top course performers among today’s runners:

HorseRunsWinsWin %Place %
Taritino10220%30%
Lady Caro5120%40%
Dirty Den300%66.67%
Joker Jack500%60%
Mcgregors Charge300%100%

Jockeys To Note

The pilots with the strongest records at the course:

JockeyRidesWinsWin %Place %
Robbie David6233.33%83.33%
Cameron Johnstone-Baker3133.33%100%
James Turner4125%100%
Freddie Gingell521223.08%48.08%
Lorcan Williams701521.43%48.57%

Trainers To Note

Yards that have done well at Taunton:

TrainerRunnersWinsWin %Place %
Paul Nicholls2497530.12%59.04%
Nicky Martin27518.52%51.85%
Tom Lacey671217.91%50.75%
Warren Greatrex901617.78%54.44%
Emma Lavelle50816%48%

Summary & Best Bets

That wraps up our Taunton racing tips for Wednesday 22nd April 2026. We’ve covered all 6 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

FAQ

What time does racing start at Taunton today?

The first race at Taunton on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 goes off at 16:53, with 6 races scheduled in total.

What is the going at Taunton today?

The going at Taunton is reported as 7.8) (watering) (Good (goingstick).

How many races are at Taunton today?

There are 6 races on the card at Taunton today, running from 16:53 through to 19:30.

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