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.
See below this week’s FULL ITV RACING SCHEDULE
ITV Racing Schedule – Wednesday 6th May 2026
- 1:30 Chester – CAA Stellar Lily Agnes EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race) Cl2 (2yo) 5f ITV4
- 1:45 Newton Abbot – Kauto The King Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cl2 (5yo+) 2m5f ITV4
- 2:05 Chester -Join Ladbrokes Bet 5 Get 30 Earl Grosvenor Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 7½f ITV4
- 2:35 Chester – Weatherbys Cheshire Oaks (Listed Race) (Fillies) Cl1 (3yo) 1m3½f ITV4
- 3:05 Chester – Boodles Chester Vase Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings) Cl1 (3yo) 1m4½f ITV4
- 3:40 – Chester American Holidays Handicap Cl3 (3yo 0-90) 6f ITV4
ITV Racing Schedule – Thursday 7th May 2026
- 1:30 Chester CAA Stellar Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-100) 5f ITV4
- 1:45 Huntingdon Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cl4 (5yo+ 0-120) 2m4f ITV4
- 2:05 Chester British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race) Cl2 (2yo) 5½f ITV4
- 2:35 Chester Boodles Raindance Dee Stakes (Listed Race) (Colts & Geldings) Cl1 (3yo) 1m2½f ITV4
- 3:05 Chester Ladbrokes Ormonde Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m5½f ITV4
- 3:40 Chester Xenon Workplace Handicap Cl2 (3yo 0-105) 7½f ITV4
ITV Racing Schedule – Friday 8th May 2026
- 1:30 Chester CAA Stellar Great Cheshire Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 1m2½f ITV4
- 1:50 Ascot Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Handicap Cl2 (3yo 0-105) 7f ITV4
- 2:05 Chester Boodles Darley EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Cl2 (3yo) 1m4½f ITV4
- 2:35 Chester Deepbridge Huxley Stakes (Group 2) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m2½f ITV4
- 3:05 Chester Ladbrokes Chester Cup (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 2m2½f ITV4
- 3:40 Chester CRC Handicap Cl4 (4yo+ 0-80) 6f ITV4
Please note: The ITV Racing schedule listed here is subject to change.
You can also see Andy Newton’s daily horse racing cheat sheet and tips – including his popular NAP and Lay Of The Day picks.
ITV Racing: This Week’s Live Meetings (4th-10 May 2026)
ITV Racing Schedule Today
Another busy week for the ITV Racing cameras as they are at the Chester May Meeting this midweek.
They will be showing FIVE races each day from Chester, with supporting races at Newton Abbot, Huntingdon and Ascot on ITV Racing through the week too.
With the Chester Cup on Friday one of the big races of the week.
Then on Saturday the ITV Racing action heads to Haydock to cover their Swinton Hurdle, Ascot for the Victoria Cup and Lingfield for their Derby Trial.
Is The Opening Show On ITV Racing This Week and Saturday?
Yes, The Opening Show airs at 9:30am on Saturday 9th May.
And will come live from Lingfield Park, with Rishi Persad presenting.
Who Is Presenting ITV Racing On Saturday 9th May 2026?
Oli Bell fronts the Saturday’s coverage (9th May, 2026), which runs from 12:45pm until 3:30pm on ITV.
With analysis from ex-jockeys Jason Weaver and Leonna Mayor. Plus reports from Rishi Persad and Mick Fitzgerald.
The commentary on the day will come from Mark Johnston.
All UK & Irish Meetings – Saturday 9thMay 2026
See below, this Saturday’s Saturday 9th May horse racing fixtures in the UK and Ireland.
| Fixtures (Sat 9th May 26) | Jumps/Turf | First Race |
Last Race |
TV |
| ASCOT 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 1:10pm | 4:40pm | SKY/ITV |
| LINGFIELD 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 12:55pm | 4:25pm | SKY/ITV |
| HAYDOCK 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 12:45pm | 4:15pm | RTV/ITV |
| NOTTINGHAM 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 1:38pm | 5:10pm | RTV |
| HEXHAM 🇬🇧 | Jumps (Turf) | 3:20pm | 6:15pm | SKY |
| LEICESTER 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 5:25pm | 8:25pm | SKY |
| WARWICK 🇬🇧 | Jumps (Turf) | 5:35pm | 8:07pm | RTE |
| NAAS 🇮🇪 | Flat (Turf) | tbc | tbc | RTE |
| CORK 🇮🇪 | Jumps (Turf) | tbc | tbc | RTE |
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 and this week’s horse racing fixtures.
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?
Ed Chamberlin – ITV Racing Main Presenter
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.
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.
