ITV Racing Tips

Horse racing tips for the live ITV Racing action

Updated: April 23, 2025 at 3:57 pm GMT+1

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Our expert ITV Racing tips cover every live race shown on ITV, including top meetings like the Cheltenham Festival, Royal Ascot, and more - plus the top betting offers to use.

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ITV Racing Tips Today

Friday sees live action on ITV Racing from Perth and Sandown, including the bet365 Classic Trial, where Wathnan Racing's leading Derby hope Damysus is set to line up.

On Saturday, Ed Chamberlain and the ITV Racing team cover the finale of the jump racing season at Sandown with Dan Skelton and Willie Mullins locked in a titanic battle to be crowned Jump Trainers' Champion.

Our tipping team of Charlie McCann and Alan Kelly have free ITV Racing tips on-site - click on their links below.

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Charlie McCann Tips
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ITV Racing Schedule

Check out the latest ITV Racing schedule below.

Friday 25th April – Live Racing on ITV1

RacecourseTimeRace Title
Sandown1:50pmbet365 Esher Cup Handicap
Perth2:05pmQuinnbet Highland National Handicap Chase (Julian Llewellen Palmer Memorial Trophy)
Sandown2:25pmbet365 Gordon Richards Stakes
Perth2:40pmAlastair Down Novices' Handicap Chase
Sandown3:00pmbet365 Mile
Sandown3:35pmbet365 Classic Trial

Saturday 26th April – Live Racing on ITV1

RacecourseTimeRace Name
Sandown1:50pmbet365 Novices' Championship Final Handicap Hurdle
Leicester2:05pmCarling King Richard III Cup Handicap
Sandown2:25pmbet365 Oaksey Chase (Menorah Challenge Trophy)
Haydock2:40pmTry Unibet's New Same Race Multis Handicap
Sandown3:00pmbet365 Celebration Chase
Sandown3:35pmbet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase

About ITV Racing

ITV Racing is a popular destination for horse racing fans of all ages and levels of knowledge - from novice punters to experienced ones.

Its high-quality coverage, in-depth analysis, and free availability on terrestrial television ensure large viewing figures every week of the year.

It’s particularly popular during the top racing events, such as the Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot, when presenters such as Ed Chamberlin, Rishi Persad, and Francesca Cumani cover the action.

The team of experts also includes former jockeys Ruby Walsh and Tony McCoy, who provide valuable insights into the races.

ITV Racing covers major international races, such as the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and the Breeders’ Cup.

Many leading bookmakers provide free bets and offers for other meetings covered by ITV, which are ideal for use alongside our free ITV Racing Tips.


FAQs

What channel is ITV Racing on?

ITV Racing is typically shown on the main ITV channel but coverage is sometimes shown on ITV1, ITV2, ITV3, and ITV4. You can also stream ITV Racing on ITVX.

When did ITV Racing start broadcasting?

ITV Racing returned to our screens in 2017, taking over from Channel 4 as the main free-to-view racing channel in the UK.

What time is the ITV Racing Opening Show?

The Opening Show is typically broadcast at 9.30am on any day there will be ITV Racing coverage.

What age is Francesca Cumani?

Francesca Cumani was born in 1983.


* Betting odds correct at the time of publication. All odds are subject to changes.


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Scott is an experienced betting content writer supplying content to major bookmakers and several sports betting websites. His passions are horse racing and Scottish football, and he’s a regular attendee at racetracks at home and abroad.

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