Taunton marks end of National Hunt season with ladies day

The crowd was treated to an eight-race card with trainers Paul Nicholls and Joe Tizzard both having winners.

West Country jockeys also shone on the day, particularly Dave Noonan who managed to complete a double win.

Brendon Powell and Freddie Gingell both made their mark by hitting the scoresheet, while Harry Cobden secured a double win that afternoon.

Meanwhile, Emma was the winner at the ladies day, receiving a weekend getaway to Paris. She attended the races on her hen-do and is set to get married this June.

Ladies Day winner (Image: Martin Higgs Racing)

Ladies Day finalists (Image: Martin Higgs Racing)

All of the National titles were decided last Saturday at Sandown.

Irish trainer Willie Mullins won the trainers title with £3,326,135 in prize money from only 28 wins.

He sealed the title by winning the Grand National, the Scottish Grand National and the Bet 365 Chase.

Patrick Wadge was the Champion conditional and JP McManus won the owner's title by a big margin, with over two and half million pounds won in prize money.

He owned 62 winners with the Munir/Souede partnership closest to him with 20 winners.

The Jockey’s championship saw Harry Cobden and Sean Bowen go head-to-head over the last two months.

Harry Cobden riding Meatloaf for his double (Image: Martin Higgs Racing)

Mr Cobden secured the title last Friday with a couple of victories at Chepstow.

This season at Taunton has seen some excellent performances from both horses and jockeys.

Golden Ace (Image: Martin Higgs Racing)

Highlights include JPR One’s win at Lingfield in January at odds of 6/1, and the standout performances of Corbett’s Cross at Cheltenham and I Am Maximus winning the Grand National.

Cheltenham Festival winner Golden Ace also graced Taunton's turf, a statement to the quality of racing showcased at the venue.