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.
Plus see this week’s horse racing fixtures from Monday to Sunday.
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.
See below this week’s FULL ITV RACING SCHEDULE ⤵️
ITV Racing Schedule – Friday 27th March 2026 📺
- 5:30 Newcastle (AW) – Tipping Tom On SBK Bet Feed Handicap Cl5 (4yo+ 0-70) 1m ITV4
- 6:00 Newcastle (AW) – Bet Responsibly With SBK Handicap Cl5 (4yo+ 0-70) 7f ITV4
- 6:30 Newcastle (AW) – SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap Cl5 (4yo+ 0-70) 6f ITV4
- 7:00 Newcastle (AW) – SBK: Betting Without The Bull Handicap Cl3 (4yo+ 0-90) 6f ITV4
- 7:30 Newcastle (AW) – Friday Night Live With SBK Handicap Cl4 (4yo+ 0-85) 1m ITV4
- 8:00 Newcastle (AW) – SBK: Don’t Settle For Less Handicap Cl4 (4yo+ 0-85) 7f ITV4
- 8:30 Newcastle (AW) – SBK Betting Podcast Handicap Cl4 (4yo+ 0-85) 5f ITV4
ITV Racing Schedule – Saturday 28th March 2026 📺
- 1:50 Doncaster – William Hill Price Boosts Every Day Cammidge Trophy Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (3yo+) 6f ITV
- 2:08 Kempton (AW) – Virgin Bet Queen’s Prize Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier) (Gbbplus Race) Cl2 (4yo+ 0-100) 2m ITV
- 2:25 Doncaster – William Hill Epic Boosts Spring Mile Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 1m ITV
- 2:43 Kempton (AW) – Virgin Bet A Good Bet Rosebery Handicap (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier) (Gbbplus Race) Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 1m3f ITV
- 3:00 Doncaster – William Hill Doncaster Mile Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m ITV
- 3:15 Kempton (AW) – Virgin Bet Snowdrop Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m ITV
- 3:35 Doncaster – William Hill Lincoln (Heritage Handicap) Cl2 (4yo+) 1m 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 (23rd-29th March 2026) 📺
The ITV Racing coverage this week sees the ‘free-to-air’ channel showing races on two days – Friday 27th and Saturday 28th.
On Friday, the ITV Racing cameras are at Newcastle to take on seven races on the AW – all shown on IT4.
While on Saturday, the curtain comes up for another UK flat season at Doncaster, with four races on ITV from Town Moor.
These include Lincoln Handicap – a race trainer William Haggas has a good record in.
On Saturday, there is also three live races on the AW from Kempton, that include the Rosebery and Snowdrop Stakes.
In total, there are SEVEN ITV Racing contests set to be shown this Saturday.
Is The Opening Show On ITV Racing This Saturday? 📺
Yes. The Opening Show airs at 9:30am on Saturday 28th March and will be broadcast on ITV.
This week’s programme comes live from Doncaster with Oli Bell hosting the build-up to the afternoon’s action.
Who Is Presenting ITV Racing On Saturday 28th March 2026? 🎙️
Francesca Cumani fronts Saturday’s coverage, which runs from 1:15pm until 4:00pm on ITV.
Expert analysis will be provided by former jockeys Adele Mulrennan and Jason Weaver.
Reports from Oli Bell, with race commentary coming from Richard Hoiles.
All UK & Irish Meetings – Saturday 28th March 2026
See below, this Saturday’s Saturday 28th March horse racing fixtures in the UK and Ireland.
| Fixtures (Sat 28thMarch 26) | Jumps/Turf | First Race |
Last Race |
TV |
| DONCASTER 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 1:20pm | 4:45pm | SKY/ITV |
| KEMPTON 🇬🇧 | Flat (AW) | 1:35pm | 5:03pm | RTV/ITV |
| UTTOXETER 🇬🇧 | Jumps (Turf) | 1:30pm | 4:55pm | SKY |
| STRATFORD 🇬🇧 | Jumps (Turf) | 1:40pm | 5:10pm | RTV |
| SOUTHWELL 🇬🇧 | Flat (AW) | 5:30pm | 8:30pm | SKY |
| CURRAGH 🇮🇪 | Flat (Turf) | TBC | TBC | RTE |
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.
