Stay on top of all the UK’s free-to-air racing coverage with our up-to-date ITV Racing guide. Here you’ll find details of every meeting being shown across the ITV network, helping you plan your viewing whether it’s midweek action or the big Saturday cards.
We refresh this schedule weekly, outlining which races are set to be televised, what time coverage begins, and who will be part of the on-screen team.
You’ll also find information on the ever-popular Opening Show, including when it airs and where it’s being broadcast from.
Is There Any ITV Racing Today? 📺
Check below for the latest ITV Racing listings and see whether there’s live coverage today or tomorrow.
ITV broadcasts racing at least once every week — most commonly on Saturdays — so there’s usually something for fans to look forward to.
However, coverage can rotate across the network, appearing on the main ITV channel, ITV3 or ITV4 depending on the fixture.
Major festivals such as the Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot are typically shown on the flagship ITV channel due to their popularity and prestige.
Whenever racing is on ITV, we also provide free tips and best bets for the day’s televised action.
See below this week’s FULL ITV RACING SCHEDULE ⤵️
ITV Racing Schedule – Saturday 7th March 2026 📺
- 1:50 Sandown – European Breeders’ Fund Betfair “National Hunt” Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Final (Premier Hcap) (GBB) Cl1 (4-7yo) 2m4f ITV3
- 2:05 Wolverhampton (AW) – Make The Move To Midnite Handicap Cl3 (4yo+ 0-90) 6f ITV3
- 2:27 Sandown – Betfair Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 2m ITV3
- 2:42 Wolverhampton (AW) – BetMGM Lincoln Trial Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 1m½f ITV3
- 3:00 Sandown – British Stallion Studs EBF Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed Race) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4-6yo) 2m ITV3
- 3:15 Wolverhampton (AW) – BetMGM Lady Wulfruna Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 7f ITV3
- 3:35 Sandown – Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB) Cl3 (5yo+ 0-135) 3m ITV3
Please note: The ITV Racing schedule listed here is subject to change.
ITV Racing – This Week’s Live Meetings (2nd-8th March 2026) 📺
ITV’s next live broadcast comes on Saturday 7th March featuring racing from Sandown and Wolverhampton.
At Sandown there are four races live, that include the Imperial Cup (2:27) – a race that carries a £100,000 bonus should the winner go onto win any 2026 Cheltenham Festival race the following week.
There have been three winners of the bonus over the years – Olympian (1993), Blowing Wind (1998) and Gaspara (2007), who all followed up at the Festival.
Then at Wolverhampton there are three live ITV Racing scheduled contests that include the Lincoln Trial (2:42).
In total, there are SEVEN ITV Racing contests on Saturday 7th March to look out for – with the action on their ITV3 channel.
Is The Opening Show On ITV Racing This Saturday? 📺
Yes. The Opening Show airs at 9:30am on Saturday 7th March and will be broadcast on ITV.
This week’s programme comes live from Sandown with Oli Bell hosting the build-up to the afternoon’s action.
Who Is Presenting ITV Racing On Saturday 7th March 2026? 🎙️
Ed Chamberlin fronts Saturday’s coverage, which runs from 12:45pm until 4:00pm on ITV.
Expert analysis will be provided by former jockey Tom Scudamore and Leonna Mayor.
Reports from Oli Bell and Alice Plunkett and race commentary comes from Richard Hoiles.
All UK & Irish Meetings – Saturday 7th March 2026
| Fixtures (Sat 28th Feb 26) | Jumps/Turf | First Race |
Last Race |
TV |
| SANDOWN 🇬🇧 | Jumps (Turf) | 1:15pm | 4:45pm | RTV/ITV3 |
| WOLVERHAMPTON🇬🇧 | Flat (AW) | 2:05pm | 5:35pm | SKY/ITV3 |
| AYR 🇬🇧 | Jumps (Turf) | 1:32pm | 5:05pm | RTV |
| HEREFORD 🇬🇧 | Jumps (Turf) | 1:42pm | 5:12pm | SKY |
| CHELMSFORD 🇬🇧 | Flat (AW) | 5:30pm | 8:30pm | SKY |
| NAAS 🇮🇪 | Jumps (Turf) | – | – | RTV |
How To Watch ITV Racing📺
ITV Racing is available free-to-air on terrestrial television, with coverage rotating between ITV, ITV3 and ITV4. Viewers can also stream live racing via ITVX on desktop, mobile or tablet, and catch up on missed action through the same platform.
Many leading betting sites also offer live streaming of races to customers who have placed a qualifying bet.
Some ITV races may additionally appear on the Sky Sports Racing schedule, depending on media rights agreements with specific racecourses.
Who Are The ITV Racing Presenters? 🎤
Main Host
Ed Chamberlin is the principal face of ITV Racing, presenting the majority of major fixtures and high-profile meetings.
Other Regular Presenters & Analysts
The wider team includes:
- Megan Nicholls
- Oli Bell
- Ruby Walsh
- Leonna Mayor
- Adele Mulrennan
- Matt Chapman
- Jason Weaver
- Francesca Cumani
- Hayley Turner
- Alice Pluckett
- Mick Fitzgerald
During major festivals such as the Cheltenham Festival, the team also presents extended morning coverage via The Opening Show.
What Is The ITV Racing 7?
The ITV 7 is a free-to-enter weekly competition run during the live broadcast.
Viewers are challenged to select the winners of seven featured races — usually those shown live on the programme — for the chance to win a substantial cash prize.
The History Of ITV Racing 📜
UK terrestrial racing coverage was previously shared between the BBC and Channel 4.
That changed in January 2016 when Channel 4 lost the broadcasting rights after more than three decades.
ITV Racing officially launched in January 2017 and remains the UK’s only free-to-air television broadcaster dedicated to horse racing coverage.
Channel 4’s final day covering the sport came on 27th December 2016, featuring the Christmas meeting from Kempton Park and the Welsh Grand National from Chepstow.
