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ITV Racing Schedule Today: Your Weekly Guide To Watching Live Horse Racing On ITV

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ITV Racing Schedule Today: Your Weekly Guide To Watching Live Horse Racing On ITV

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 – Tuesday 10th March 2026 📺

Cheltenham Festival 2026 

  • 1:20 – Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m½f ITV
  • 2:00 – Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m ITV
  • 2:40 – McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (Registered As The Fred Winter) (GBB) Cl1 (4yo) 2m½f ITV
  • 3:20 – Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m1f ITV
  • 4:00 – Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m½f ITV
  • 4:40 – Sun Racing Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m4f ITV

ITV Racing Schedule – Wednesday 11th March 2026 📺

Cheltenham Festival 2026 

  • 1:20 – Turners Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Baring Bingham Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m5f ITV
  • 2:00 – Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices’ Chase) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m1f ITV
  • 2:40 – BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m5f ITV
  • 3:20 – Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase (A Limited Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl2 (5yo+) 3m5½f ITV
  • 4:00 -BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m ITV
  • 4:40 – Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m ITV
  • 5:20 – Weatherbys Champion Bumper (In Memory Of Sir Johnny Weatherby) (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (GBB) Cl1 (4-6yo) 2m½f RTV

ITV Racing Schedule – Thursday 12th March 2026 📺

Cheltenham Festival 2026 

  • 1:20 – Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered as The Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m1f ITV
  • 2:00 – Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m4½f ITV
  • 2:40 – Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m4½f ITV
  • 3:20 – Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 3m ITV
  • 4:00 – Ryanair Chase (Registered as The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m4½f ITV
  • 4:40 – Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m ITV
  • 5:20 – Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateurs’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cl2 (5yo+ 0-145) 3m2½f RTV

ITV Racing Schedule – Friday 13th March 2026 📺

Cheltenham Festival 2026 

  • 1:20 – JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo) 2m1f ITV
  • 2:00 – William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m1f ITV
  • 2:40 – Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares’ Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m4½f ITV
  • 3:20 – Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices’ Hurdle) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m ITV
  • 4:00 – Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m2½f ITV
  • 4:40 – Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase Cl2 (5yo+) 3m2½f ITV
  • 5:20 – Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Cl2 (4yo+ 0-145) 2m4½f RTV

ITV Racing Schedule – Saturday 14th March 2026 📺

  • 2:08 Kempton – Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Gbb Race) Cl3 (5yo+ 0-130) 2m2f ITV
  • 2:25 Uttoxeter – Jenningsbet Handicap Hurdle (Gbb Race) Cl2 (4yo+ 0-150) 2m7½f ITV
  • 2:40 Kempton – Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap Hurdle (Gbb Race) Cl2 (4yo+ 0-145) 2m5f ITV
  • 3:00 Uttoxeter – Jenningsbet Midlands Grand National (Handicap Chase) (Premier Handicap) (Gbb Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 4m2f ITV
  • 3:18 Kempton – Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Chase (Gbb Race) Cl2 (5yo+ 0-150) 2m4½f ITV
  • 3:35 Uttoxeter – Jenningsbet Novices’ Handicap Chase (Gbb Race) Cl2 (5yo+) 3m ITV

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 (9th-15th March 2026) 📺

It’s all about the Cheltenham Festival this week, with the four day meeting running from Tuesday 9th to Friday 13th March.

ITV Racing will be showing the first six races each day at Cheltenham.

Then on Saturday, there is more ITV Racing from Uttoxeter with the Midlands National and Kempton Park.

Cheltenham Festival Tips and Trends 2026 🏇🏽 📈

With the 2026 Cheltenham Festival on the horizon you can also see Andy Newton’s daily picks and all the key trends and stats.

Is The Opening Show On ITV Racing This Saturday? 📺

Yes. The Opening Show airs at 9:30am on Saturday 14th March and will be broadcast on ITV.

This week’s programme comes live from Uttoxeter with Rishi Persad hosting the build-up to the afternoon’s action.

Plus there will also be a Cheltenham Festival Opening Show each day of the meeting – at 9am on ITV4.

Who Is Presenting ITV Racing On Saturday 14th March 2026? 🎙️

Oli Bell fronts Saturday’s coverage, which runs from 1:30pm until 4:00pm on ITV.

Expert analysis will be provided by former jockey Tom Scudamore and Matt Chapman.

Reports from Sally Ann Grassick and race commentary comes from Mark Johnston.

All UK & Irish Meetings – Saturday 14th March 2026

Fixtures (Sat 14th March 26) Jumps/Turf First Race
 Last Race
 TV
UTTOXTER 🇬🇧 Jumps (Turf) 1:50pm 5:20pm RTV/ITV3
KEMPTON 🇬🇧  Jumps (Turf) 1:33pm 5:03pm SKY/ITV3
NEWCASTLE 🇬🇧  Jumps (Turf) 1:40pm 5:10pm SKY
FONTWELL 🇬🇧 Jumps (Turf) 1:25pm 4:55pm SKY
SOUTHWELL 🇬🇧 Flat (AW) 5:30pm 8:30pm SKY

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.

Andy Newton

Andy Newton

Andy is a horse racing journalist and betting expert who specializes in trends and stats. With his long association with FromTheStables, Andy has also built-up solid contacts with some of the best stables in the UK. He also writes for GeeGeez and has produced content for bookmakers Matchbook and BetBright in the past, plus was the former sports betting editor of odds comparison site Easyodds and Juicestorm. Andy has also appeared on betting podcasts for MatchBook and has featured in the popular Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Guide. Plus, has also ghost written for former top jockey Richard Dunwoody and has had a regular monthly column in the Racing Ahead horse racing magazine for 15 years. Andy is now a regular on ReadHorseRacing.com - giving his views, trends and tips on horse racing - if there's a stat to be explored, Andy is sure to find a betting angle to use. You can also see his popular daily horse racing cheat sheet that highlights best bets, NAP's, hot trainers, fun facts, key stats, longest travellers and much more. While, finally, you can also hear Andy's weekly horse racing views and best bets on the popular Final Furlong podcast alongside host Emmet Kennedy and guests - available on all good podcast platforms including YouTube and Spotify.

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