ITV Racing: Live from Sandown

Rishi Persad hosts the broadcast of a racing meeting whose main feature is the Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown Park. The programme also includes live action from the courses at Musselburgh and Leopardstown, delivering a varied selection of British and Irish racing.

On 31 January 2026 a new episode was broadcast as part of the regular programme schedule. The instalment is presented in a straightforward format, with Rishi Persad acting as the on‑screen host. It falls under the genre of a typical racing episode, delivering live coverage of the day’s events. The core of the broadcast centres on a meeting that is headlined by the Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown Park. Persad guides viewers through the build‑up to the chase, outlines the key contenders and provides commentary as the race unfolds, keeping the focus firmly on the action at the Sandown venue. Beyond the Sandown feature, the episode also brings in racing from Musselburgh. The coverage from the Scottish track is woven into the programme, offering a glimpse of the local races and allowing fans to follow the day’s happenings beyond the main headline event. The final segment of the show turns its attention to Leopardstown, adding Irish racing to the mix. By including footage and updates from Leopardstown, the episode rounds out its coverage, giving viewers a broader picture of the racing calendar for the day.