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.
See below this week’s FULL ITV RACING SCHEDULE
ITV Racing Schedule – Friday 24th April 2026
- 1:50 Sandown: bet365 Esher Cup Handicap Cl2 (3yo 0-100) 1m ITV
- 2:05 Perth: QuinnBet Highland National Handicap Chase (For The Julian Llewellen Palmer Memorial Trophy) (GBB) Cl3 (5yo+ 0-125) 3m6½f ITV
- 2:25 Sandown: bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m2f ITV
- 2:40 Perth: Perth Racecourse Racing & Events Handicap Hurdle Cl3 (4yo+ 0-130) 3m2½f ITV
- 3:00 Sandown: bet365 Mile (Group 2) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m ITV
- 3:35 Sandown: bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3) Cl1 (3yo) 1m2f ITV
ITV Racing Schedule – Saturday 25th April 2026
- 1:45 Sandown: bet365 Novices’ Championship Final Handicap Hurdle (Gbb Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 2m ITV
- 2:05 Leicester: Caffreys Black Stout King Richard III Cup Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 6f ITV
- 2:20 Sandown: bet365 Oaksey Chase (Grade 2)(For The Menorah Challenge Trophy) (Gbb Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m6½f ITV
- 2:35 Haydock: Visit Racingtv.com Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 7f ITV
- 2:55 Sandown: bet365 Celebration Chase (Grade 1) (Gbb Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 1m7½f ITV
- 3:30 Sandown: bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (Gbb Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m4½f 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 (20th-26th April 2026)
ITV Racing Schedule Today
Another jam-packed week for the ITV Racing team with coverage on Friday and Saturday this week.
On Friday the cameras are at Sandown and Perth – so something for everyone with flat and jumps action.
With one of the Friday highlights the Group Two bet365 Mile – a race that’s seen 3 of the last 4 winners hail from stall 1.
Then on Saturday the curtain comes down on another jump season with Sandown’s bet365 Jumps Finale card at the Esher track.
With the Celebration Chase and bet365 Gold Cup two of the showcase races.
Is The Opening Show On ITV Racing This Week and Saturday?
Yes, The Opening Show airs at 9:30am on Saturday 25th April.
And will come live from Sandown racecourse ahead of their bet365 Gold Cup day.
With the broadcast hosted by Oli Bell.
Who Is Presenting ITV Racing On Saturday 25th April 2026?
Ed Chamberlin fronts Saturday’s coverage (25th April, 2026), which runs from 1:15pm until 4pm on ITV.
With analysis from ex jockeys AP McCoy and Mick Fitzgerald, Plus reports from Aintree by Matt Chapman and Alice Plunkett.
The commentary on the day will come from Richard Hoiles
All UK & Irish Meetings – Saturday 25th April 2026
See below, this Saturday’s Saturday 25th April horse racing fixtures in the UK and Ireland.
| Fixtures (Sat 25th April 26) | Jumps/Turf | First Race |
Last Race |
TV |
| SANDOWN 🇬🇧 | Jumps | 1:13pm | 5:15pm | RTV/ITV |
| HAYDOCK 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 1:25pm | 4:55pm | RTV/ITV |
| LEICESTER 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 1:30pm | 5:05pm | SKY |
| RIPON 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 1:40pm | 5:20pm | SKY |
| DONCASTER 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 4:35pm | 7:45pm | SKY |
| SOUTHWELL 🇬🇧 | Flat (AW) | 4:05pm | 7:30pm | SKY |
| LIMERICK 🇮🇪 | Flat (Turf) | TBC | TBC | RTE |
| NAVAN 🇮🇪 | Flat (Turf) | TBC | TBC | RTE |
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.
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.
