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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.

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 ⤵️

TV Racing Schedule – Monday 6th April 2026 📺

  • 2:35 Plumpton – BetGoodwin Sussex Champion Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cl2 (5yo+) 2m1f ITV
  • 2:55 Kempton (AW) Polytrack – Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Magnolia Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m2f ITV
  • 3:15 Fairyhouse – Fairyhouse Steel Handicap Hurdle (4yo+ 0-140) 2m5½f ITV
  • 3:30 Kempton (AW) Polytrack – Virgin Bet Handicap (GBBplus Race) Cl3 (4yo+ 0-90) 1m4f ITV
  • 3:50 Fairyhouse – Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle (Grade 2) (5yo+) 2m4f ITV
  • 4:05 Kempton (AW) Polytrack – Virgin Bet A Good Bet Fillies’ Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier) Cl4 (4yo+ 0-85) 6f ITV
  • 4:20 Fairyhouse – Underwriting Exchange Fairyhouse Chase (Grade 2) (5yo+) 2m4f ITV
  • 4:40 Kempton (AW) Polytrack – Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier) (Div I) Cl4 (4yo+ 0-80) 1m ITV
  • 5:00 Fairyhouse – BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade 3) (5yo+) 3m5f ITV
  • 5:15 Kempton (AW) Polytrack – Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier) (Div II) Cl4 (4yo+ 0-80) 1m ITV

ITV Racing Schedule – Thursday 9th April 2026 📺

  • 1:45 Aintree: Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo) 2m1f ITV
  • 2:20 Aintree: William Hill Manifesto Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m4f ITV
  • 2:55 Aintree: Racing Welfare Bowl Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m1f ITV
  • 3:30 Aintree: Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase Cl2 (6yo+) 2m5f ITV
  • 4:05 Aintree: William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m4f ITV
  • 4:40 Aintree: Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m ITV

ITV Racing Schedule –Friday 10th April 2026 📺

  • 1:45 – William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m4f ITV
  • 2:20 – William Hill Mildmay Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m1f ITV
  • 2:55 – ThatPrizeGuy Top Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m½f ITV
  • 3:30 – JCB Melling Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m4f ITV
  • 4:05 – Randox Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m5f ITV
  • 4:40 – Oddschecker Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 3m½f ITV

ITV Racing Schedule – Saturday 11th April 2026 📺

  • 1:20 – William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 3m½f ITV
  • 1:55 – Turners Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 2m4f ITV
  • 2:30 – William Hill Handicap Chase (Registered As The Freebooter Handicap Chase) (Premier Handicap) (GBB) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m1f ITV
  • 3:05 – Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 3m½f ITV
  • 4:00 – Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (7yo+) 4m2½f 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 (6th April-12th April 2026) 📺

    This week it’s a busy one for the ITV Racing team – with the three-day Aintree Grand National Meeting the big focus.

    But before that – the team are showing 10 races on ITV Racing on Easter Monday – a mix from Fairyhouse, Kempton and Plumpton (see above).

    The later in the week, the action at Liverpool gets going on Thursday, with six races live on ITV.

    Including the Grade One Aintree Hurdle, where Champion Hurdle third The New Lion heads the betting.

    Then on Friday, there are six more LIVE ITV Racing contests to look for at Aintree, with the Grade One Melling Chase one of the main events – a prize Jonbon has won for the last two seasons.

    Saturday is the ‘big one’ with the 2026 Grand National at 4pm.

    As last year’s winner Nick Rockett is back to try and defend his title and try and give trainer Willie Mullins a fourth win in the famous race.

    On the final day, the ITV Racing team will also be showing other races that include the Grade One Liverpool Hurdle – a prize Gordon Elliott has won twice in the last four years.

    Is The Opening Show On ITV Racing This Week and Saturday? 📺

    Yes. The Opening Show airs at 9:30am will on this week on Thursday, Friday and Grand National Day on Saturday.

    With the broadcast at Aintree racecourse each morning and hosted by Oli Bell.

    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 11th April 2026? 🎙️

    Ed Chamberlin fronts Saturday’s coverage (11th April, 2026), which runs from 12:45pm until 5:00pm on ITV.

    With analysis from ex jockeys AP McCoy, Ruby Walsh and Mick Fitzgerald.

    Plus reports from Aintree by Matt Chapman, Rishi Persad, Alice Plunkett and Luke Harvey

    And all the latest betting news from Brian Gleeson – and Social Stable thoughts with Oli Bell and Sam Quek.

    Grand National commentary will come from Richard Hoiles

    All UK & Irish Meetings – Saturday 11th April 2026

    See below, this Saturday’s Saturday 11th April horse racing fixtures in the UK and Ireland.

    Fixtures (Sat 11th April 26) Jumps/Turf First Race
    		 Last Race
    		 TV
    AINTREE 🇬🇧 Jumps 12:45pm 5:00pm RTV/ITV
    YARMOUTH 🇬🇧  Flat (AW) 2:02pm 6:10pm SKY
    CHEPSTOW 🇬🇧  Jumps 12:35pm 4:40pm SKY
    NEWCASTLE 🇬🇧  Jumps 12:55pm 5:10pm SKY
    SOUTHWELL 🇬🇧 Flat (AW) 5:15pm 8:35pm SKY
    BELLESTOWN 🇮🇪 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.

    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 expert 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. Plus hold a horse racing Press Pass. 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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