ITV Racing: Live from Cheltenham

Ed Chamberlin hosts a pivotal trials meeting featuring the Grade Two International Hurdle, with horses and trainers seeking to sharpen form, as the season moves towards its marquee meeting. The event forms part of the build‑up to the Cheltenham Festival, scheduled for March.

The broadcast scheduled for 24 January 2026 is a television programme presented as an episode‑type feature. It is fronted by Ed Chamberlin, who takes on the presenting duties for the entire slot. The listing identifies the show simply as a programme, with no additional cast or crew mentioned beyond Chamberlin’s involvement. During the episode, viewers are taken through a pivotal trials day in the racing calendar. Central to the coverage is the Grade Two International Hurdle, which forms the headline event of the meeting. Chamberlin guides the audience through the proceedings of that particular race, highlighting its place within the day’s programme. The broadcast also underscores that the trials day serves as part of the broader preparation for the Cheltenham Festival, which is set to take place in March. By featuring the International Hurdle, the episode signals how the day fits into the build‑up to the festival, offering a snapshot of the form and readiness of the competitors ahead of the major meeting. Overall, the episode provides a concise yet focused look at a key trial meeting, with Ed Chamberlin’s presentation linking the Grade Two International Hurdle to the ongoing preparations for March’s Cheltenham Festival. The programme therefore functions as both a report on the day’s racing action and a reminder of the forthcoming festival’s significance.