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 21st March 2026 📺
- 1:00 Kelso – Beeswing Mares’ Hurdle (Listed Race) (GBB race) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m½f ITV
- 1:15 Newbury – John Haine Memorial Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) Cl3 (4yo+) 2m½f ITV
- 1:30 Kelso – Go North Cab On Target Series Final Handicap Hurdle (Series Final) (GBB Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 2m5f ITV
- 1:50 Newbury – Get Best Odds Guaranteed At BetVictor Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Cl3 (4yo+ 0-130) 2m3f ITV
- 2:25 Newbury – BetVictor Home Of The Saturday Superboost Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cl2 (5yo+ 0-145) 2m4f ITV
- 2:40 Kelso – Forgive’N Forget Novices’ Handicap Chase (Go North Forgive ‘N Forget Series Final) (GBB Race) Cl2 (5yo+) 2m5½f ITV
- 3:00 Newbury – BetVictor British EBF “National Hunt” Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Limited H’cap Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m4½f 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 (21st March 2026) 📺
After the carnage of the Cheltenham Festival last week, the ITV Racing coverage moves down several notches this week.
We’ve just one day of action on the ‘free-to-air’ channel – which comes on Saturday 21st March 2026.
With the ITV Racing action coming from Bangor, Kelso and Newbury this weekend.
At Newbury there are four races on the ITV Racing network.
While at Kelso there are three races being shown – including the Go North Cab On Target Series Final Handicap Hurdle (1:30pm).
There is also expected to be one race shown from the Welsh track at Bangor (TBC).
Is The Opening Show On ITV Racing This Saturday? 📺
Yes. The Opening Show airs at 9:30am on Saturday 21st March and will be broadcast on ITV.
This week’s programme comes live from Newbury with Leonna Mayor hosting the build-up to the afternoon’s action.
Who Is Presenting ITV Racing On Saturday 21st March 2026? 🎙️
Ed Chamberlin fronts Saturday’s coverage, which runs from 12:45pm until 4:00pm on ITV4.
Expert analysis will be provided by former jockeys Leonna Mayor and Mick Fitzgerald.
Reports from Natalie Green and Matt Chapman, with race commentary coming from Richard Hoiles.
All UK & Irish Meetings – Saturday 21st March 2026
| Fixtures (Sat 21st March 26) | Jumps/Turf | First Race |
Last Race |
TV |
| KELSO 🇬🇧 | Jumps (Turf) | 1:00pm | 4:23pm | RTV/ITV4 |
| BANGOR 🇬🇧 | Jumps (Turf) | 1:07pm | 4:30pm | SKY/ITV4 |
| NEWBURY 🇬🇧 | Jumps (Turf) | 1:15pm | 4:45pm | SKY/ITV4 |
| NEWCASTLE 🇬🇧 | Flat (AW) | 5:30pm | 8:30pm | SKY |
| SOUTHWELL 🇬🇧 | Flat (AW) | 1:43pm | 5:13pm | 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.
