Quick Summary
Rishi Persad is on location in Musselburgh, providing live coverage of the event. He also reports from Leopardstown on the second day of the Dublin Racing Festival, where the Irish Champion Hurdle serves as the feature race and offers insights into the competitors.
About This Program ✦
The programme is a horse‑racing broadcast presented by Rishi Persad, offering viewers a focused look at key events in the sport. It is structured as a live‑coverage show, with Persad acting as the on‑screen host who guides the audience through each segment of the broadcast. In this edition Persad takes viewers straight to Musselburgh, delivering on‑site reporting from the Scottish course. The coverage from Musselburgh forms the first part of the episode, giving audiences a clear view of the action taking place there. The show then shifts to the second day of the Dublin Racing Festival, which is being staged at Leopardstown. Persad continues his on‑location reporting from the Irish venue, ensuring that the festival’s proceedings are presented in real time for the audience. The highlight of the Leopardstown segment is the Irish Champion Hurdle, identified as the feature race of the day. Persad’s commentary centres on this particular contest, providing insight and updates as the race unfolds, and rounding off the episode with a comprehensive look at the festival’s most prominent event.
STV Racing: Live From Musselburgh broadcasts on STV Central +1 at 1:45pm, Sunday, 1 February 2026. (Subtitles)

