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 and this week’s horse racing fixtures.
📺See below this week’s FULL ITV RACING SCHEDULE ⤵️
ITV Racing Schedule – Wednesday 15th April 2026 📺
- 1:50 Newmarket – Weatherbys With Venatour Racing Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-100) 6f ITV4
- 2:25 Newmarket – Feilden Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (3yo) 1m1f ITV4
- 3:00 Newmarket – Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m1f ITV4
- 3:35 Newmarket – Craven Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings) Cl1 (3yo) 1m ITV4
ITV Racing Schedule – Thursday 16th April 2026 📺
- 1:50 Newmarket – Newmarket Handicap Cl2 (3yo 0-100) 6f ITV4
- 2:25 Newmarket – Wood Ditton Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Cl2 (3yo) 1m ITV4
- 3:00 Newmarket – Zyn Abernant Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (3yo+) 6f ITV4
- 3:35 Newmarket – Craven Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings) Cl1 (3yo) 1m ITV4
ITV Racing Schedule – Saturday 18th April 2026 📺
- 1:10 Ayr – Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (Gbb Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m½f ITV
- 1:25 Newbury – Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes (Registered As The John Porter Stakes) (Group 3) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m4f ITV
- 1:45 Ayr – Cpms Novices’ Champion Handicap Chase (Gbb Race) Cl2 (5yo+) 3m ITV
- 2:00 Newbury – Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Registered As The Fred Darling Stakes) (Group 3) Cl1 (3yo) 7f ITV
- 2:20 Ayr – Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (A Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m ITV
- 2:35 Newbury – Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (3yo) 7f ITV
- 2:55 Ayr – UK Greentech Glasgow Seafield Trophy mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Gbb Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 3m½f ITV
- 3:10 Newbury – OLBG Spring Cup Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 1m ITV
- 3:35 Ayr – Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 4m 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 (13th April-19th April 2026) 📺
ITV Racing Schedule Today
Another jam-packed week for the ITV Racing team with coverage on three days – Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
We get going in midweek with the three-day Newmarket Craven Meeting (Tues-Thurs), with the ITV cameras showing four race on both Wednesday and Thursday.
These include the Craven Stakes (Thurs) – which may give some 2000 Guineas pointers. But the last horse to win both races was Haafhd in 2004.
Before that is the Nell Gywn Stakes (Weds) as the 1000 Guineas hopefuls are on show, with last winner of both races was Cachet in 2022.
Then on Saturday, the ITV Racing cameras are covering the Scottish Grand National card at Ayr – can Willie Mullins win the prize for a third time in-a-row?
Plus they are also at Newbury for their Dubai Duty Free card, that will see Constitution Hill running on the turf on the flat for the first time in the John Porter Stakes.
In total, there are 17 ITV races to look forward to this week.
Is The Opening Show On ITV Racing This Week and Saturday? 📺
Yes, The Opening Show airs at 9:30am on Saturday 18th April.
And will come live from Ayr racecourse ahead of their Scottish Grand National meeting.
With the broadcast hosted by Oli Bell.
Who Is Presenting ITV Racing On Saturday 18th April 2026? 🎙️
Ed Chamberlin fronts Saturday’s coverage (18th April, 2026), which runs from 12:45pm until 4pm on ITV.
With analysis from ex jockeys AP McCoy and Luke Harvey. Plus reports from Aintree by Oli Bell and Alice Plunkett.
The commentary on the day will come from Richard Hoiles
All UK & Irish Meetings – Saturday 18th April 2026
See below, this Saturday’s Saturday 18th April horse racing fixtures in the UK and Ireland.
| Fixtures (Sat 18th April 26) | Jumps/Turf | First Race |
Last Race |
TV |
| AYR 🇬🇧 | Jumps | 1:10pm | 4:50pm | RTV/ITV |
| NEWBURY 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 1:25pm | 4:55pm | RTV/ITV |
| THIRSK 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 1:37pm | 5:05pm | RTV |
| BANGOR 🇬🇧 | Jumps | 1:52pm | 5:20pm | SKY |
| NOTTINGHAM 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 4:35pm | 7:45pm | RTV |
| BRIGHTON 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 4:05pm | 7:30pm | SKY |
| BELLESTOWN 🇮🇪 | 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.
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.
