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 – Wednesday 13th May 2026
- 2:20 – Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Jorvik Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Cl2 (4yo+) 1m4f ITV
- 2:55 – Churchill Tyres Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 6f ITV
- 3:30 – Go Local Stores Minster Stakes (Group 2) Cl1 (3yo+) 6f ITV
- 4:05 – Tattersalls Musidora Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies) Cl1 (3yo) 1m2½f ITV
- 4:40 – Conundrum HR Consulting Handicap Cl3 (3yo 0-95) 7f ITV
ITV Racing Schedule – Thursday 14th May 2026
- 2:20 – Lindum York Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 5f ITV
- 2:55 – Oakmere Homes Hambleton Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 1m ITV
- 3:30 – Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Fillies’ Stakes (Group 2) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m2½f ITV
- 4:05 – Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes (Group 2) Cl1 (3yo) 1m2½f ITV
- 4:40 – British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (3yo) 5f ITV
ITV Racing Schedule – Friday 15th May 2026
- 2:20 – Sky Bet Fillies’ Stakes (Registered As The Michael Seely Memorial Fillies’ Stakes) (Listed Race) Cl1 (3yo) 1m ITV
- 2:55 – Support Macmillan Charity Raceday On 13 June Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Cl2 (4yo+ 0-100) 1m2½f ITV
- 3:30 – Design Tonic Out Of This World Spaces At The Races EBF Marygate Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (2yo) 5f ITV
- 4:05 – Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Group 2) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m6f ITV
- 4:40 – Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Cl3 (3yo 0-90) 5f ITV
ITV Racing Schedule – Saturday 16th May 2026
To Follow
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 (11th-17th May 2026)
ITV Racing Schedule Today
Another busy week for the ITV Racing cameras as they are at the York Dante Festival this midweek.
With action on the Knavesmire coming over Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – with FIVE live ITV races each day.
These include the key Oaks and Derby trial races – the Musidora Stakes and Dante Stakes.
With the Yorkshire Cup another feature on the Friday.
Then onto Saturday, the ITV Racing continues with action at Newbury and Newmarket – including the Group One Lockinge Stakes.
With leading names like Damysus, Notable Speech and Zeus Olympios potential runners.
Is The Opening Show On ITV Racing This Week and Saturday?
Yes, The Opening Show airs at 9:30am on Saturday 16th May.
And will come live from Newbury, with Megan Nicholls presenting.
Who Is Presenting ITV Racing On Saturday 16th May 2026?
Ed Chamberlin fronts the Saturday’s coverage (16th May, 2026), which runs from 1:15pm until 4pm on ITV.
With analysis from ex-jockeys Jason Weaver and Kevin Blake. Plus reports from Matt Chapman and Megan Nicholls.
The commentary on the day will come from Richard Hoiles.
All UK & Irish Meetings – Saturday 16th May 2026
See below, this Saturday’s Saturday 16th May horse racing fixtures in the UK and Ireland.
| Fixtures (Sat 16th May 26) | Jumps/Turf | First Race |
Last Race |
TV |
| NEWBURY 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 1:25pm | 5:40pm | SKY/ITV |
| NEWMARKET 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 1:42pm | 5:10pm | SKY/ITV |
| THIRSK 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 1:52pm | 5:25pm | RTV |
| BANGOR 🇬🇧 | Jumps (Turf) | 2:10pm | 5:05pm | Sky Sports Racing |
| UTTOXETER 🇬🇧 | Jumps (Turf) | 5:20pm | 8:30pm | Sky Sports Racing |
| DONCASTER 🇬🇧 | Flat (Turf) | 5:27pm | 8:45pm | Sky Sports Racing |
| NAVAN 🇮🇪 | Flat (Turf) | tbc | tbc | RTE |
| WEXFORD 🇮🇪 | Jumps (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?
Ed Chamberlin – ITV Racing Main Presenter
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.
