ITV Racing: This Weekend's Schedule
With a mix of Group races, Heritage Handicaps, and classic stakes, viewers are in for a treat.
Upcoming Meetings on ITV:
SATURDAY 25TH MAY 2024 - LIVE RACING - 13:00 - 16:00, ITV3
This weekend promises a thrilling array of horse racing action as ITV3 broadcasts live from some of the most prestigious tracks in the UK and Ireland. With a mix of Group races, Heritage Handicaps, and classic stakes, viewers are in for a treat.
Here's a detailed look at the schedule:
HAYDOCK
13:15 Betfred Silver Bowl Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) (3yo) 1mKickstarting the coverage at Haydock is the Betfred Silver Bowl Handicap. This Heritage Handicap for three-year-olds over a mile will see some of the sport's rising stars compete for glory.
13:50 Betfred Temple Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (3yo+) 5FThe action heats up with the Betfred Temple Stakes, a Group 2 sprint over five furlongs. This race is open to three-year-olds and upwards, and it's known for its blistering pace and thrilling finishes.
14:25 Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (3yo) 6fNext, the Sandy Lane Stakes offers another Group 2 contest, this time for three-year-olds over six furlongs. The race is a key stepping stone for young sprinters aiming for higher honours later in the season.
15:00 Betfred Hattrick Heaven New Boston Handicap (Class 3) (4yo+ 0-90) 7fThe New Boston Handicap provides a competitive Class 3 affair for four-year-olds and up over seven furlongs. It's a chance for seasoned handicappers to shine.
15:30 Betfred Nifty 50 Hell Nook Handicap (Class 2) (4yo+ 0-100) 7fRounding off the Haydock coverage is the Hell Nook Handicap. This Class 2 race for older horses over seven furlongs promises to be a competitive and closely-fought contest.
GOODWOOD
13:30 William Hill Harroways Handicap (Class 2) (3yo) 7fGoodwood starts its day with the Harroways Handicap, a Class 2 race for three-year-olds over seven furlongs. This race often highlights emerging talents in the handicap ranks.
14:05 William Hill Height Of Fashion Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (3yo) 1m 2fFollowing that is the Height Of Fashion Stakes, a Listed race for three-year-old fillies over one mile and two furlongs. Named after the dam of the legendary Nashwan, this race is a key trial for the Oaks.
YORK
14:45 William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap (Class 2) (3yo+ 0-105) 5fAt York, the Extra Place Races Daily Handicap brings a Class 2 sprint over five furlongs. This race is open to horses aged three and upwards and is known for its high-speed excitement.
15:20 William Hill Bronte Cup Fillies' Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (4yo+) 1m 6fThe Bronte Cup Fillies' Stakes is a Group 3 contest over one mile and six furlongs for older fillies and mares. This staying race often attracts high-quality participants looking to prove their stamina.
CURRAGH
15:40 Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) (3yo) 1mThe highlight of the day at the Curragh is the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas. This Group 1 race for three-year-olds over a mile is one of the most prestigious events in the Irish racing calendar, attracting top-class colts from across Europe.
With such a varied and exciting lineup, this weekend's racing on ITV3 is set to deliver a memorable afternoon for horse racing fans. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a casual viewer, make sure to tune in from 13:00 to 16:00 for all the live action.