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 3rd April 2026 📺
- 1:50 Newcastle (AW) Tapeta – BetMGM All-Weather 3 Year Old Championships Handicap Cl2 (3yo) 6f ITV
- 2:25 Newcastle (AW) Tapeta – BetMGM Fillies’ And Mares’ Championships Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 7f ITV
- 2:40 Lingfield (AW) Polytrack – Midnite All-Weather Vase Sprint Handicap Cl3 (4yo+ 0-90) 6f ITV
- 3:00 Newcastle (AW) Tapeta – BetMGM All-Weather Championships Mile Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 1m ITV
- 3:15 Lingfield (AW) Polytrack – Midnite All-Weather Vase Middle Distance Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Cl3 (4yo+ 0-90) 1m2f ITV
- 3:35 Newcastle (AW) Tapeta – Midnite All-Weather Sprint Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 6f ITV
- 3:50 Lingfield (AW) Polytrack – BetMGM All-Weather Vase Mile Handicap Cl3 (4yo+ 0-90) 1m ITV
- 3:55 Chelmsford (AW) Polytrack – Chelmsford Mile Series Final Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 1m ITV
- 4:10 Newcastle (AW) Tapeta – Midnite All-Weather Easter Classic Middle Distance Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 1m2f ITV
- 4:30 Chelmsford (AW) Polytrack – Good Friday Conditions Stakes (GBB Race) Cl2 (3yo) 6f ITV
- 4:42 Newcastle (AW) Tapeta – Midnite All-Weather Easter Plate Marathon Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 2m½f ITV
ITV Racing Schedule – Saturday 4th April 2026 📺
- 1:25 Musselburgh – Virgin Bet A Good Bet Royal Mile Handicap Cl3 (3yo 0-95) 1m ITV
- 1:55 Musselburgh – Livescore Bet Silver Arrow Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 7f ITV
- 2:12 Haydock – Pertemps Network Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle (Series Final) (GBB Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 1m7½f ITV
- 2:30 Musselburgh – Virgin Bet Goliath Cup Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m6f ITV
- 2:46 Haydock – Pertemps Network Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle (Series Final) (GBB Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 3m½f ITV
- 3:05 Musselburgh – Virgin Bet Daily Price Boost Queen’s Cup Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Cl3 (4yo+ 0-95) 1m6f ITV
- 3:20 Haydock – Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Handicap Chase (Series Final) Cl2 (9yo+) 2m4f ITV
- 3:42 Musselburgh – Virgin Bet Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 5f 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 (30th March -5th April 2026) 📺
This week it’s a busy one for the ITV Racing team – with coverage on both Easter Friday and Saturday.
On Friday, there are a MASSIVE ELEVEN races live on the ‘free-to-air’ channel at Chelmsford, Lingfield and Newcastle – All Weather Finals Day.
Then on Saturday, the cameras are hot-footing to Haydock and Musselburgh for a mix of both jumping and flat action.
That includes the Pertemps Network Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle at Haydock (2:46pm) and the Queen’s Cup at Musselburgh.
With SEVEN races in total on Saturday.
Is The Opening Show On ITV Racing This Saturday? 📺
Yes. The Opening Show airs at 9:30am on Saturday 4th April and will be broadcast on ITV.
This week’s programme comes live from Musselburgh with Leonna Mayor and the team at the Scottish track.
Who Is Presenting ITV Racing On Saturday 4th April 2026? 🎙️
Oli Bell fronts Saturday’s coverage (4th April, 2026), which runs from 1:15pm until 4:15pm on ITV.
Expert analysis will be provided by former jockeys Leonna Mayor and Adele Mulrennan.
Reports from Matt Chapman, with race commentary coming from Mark Johnston.
All UK & Irish Meetings – Saturday 4th April 2026
See below, this Saturday’s Saturday 4th April horse racing fixtures in the UK and Ireland.
| Fixtures (Sat 4th April 26) | Jumps/Turf | First Race |
Last Race |
TV |
| MUSSELBURGH 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 1:25pm | 4:45pm | RTV/ITV |
| HAYDOCK🇬🇧 | Jumps | 1:37pm | 5:05pm | RTV/ITV |
| NEWTON ABBOT 🇬🇧 | Jumps | 2:00pm | 4:55pm | SKY |
| CARLISLE 🇬🇧 | Jumps | 1:48pm | 4:40pm | RTV |
| WOLVERHAMPTON 🇬🇧 | Flat (AW) | 5:15pm | 8:30pm | SKY |
| HUNTINGDON 🇬🇧 | Jumps | 3:47pm | 6:30pm | RTV |
| FAIRYHOUSE 🇮🇪 | Jumps | 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.
