Thirsk’s UK and Ireland Racing coverage on Sunday will be shown on ITV4, ITV4 HD and ITVX at 15:30 UK time, with Leonna Mayor presenting, Mark Johnson on commentary, and Luke Harvey plus Adele Mulrennan providing the analysis. The schedule listing confirms the broadcast details for ITV Racing’s Sky Bet Sunday Series coverage from 31 May.[1]

For British racing viewers, that means the meeting is available both on linear television and via ITV’s streaming platform, giving audiences a straightforward way to follow the action from Thirsk whether they are watching at home or on the move.[1] ITV Racing continues to be one of the most visible free-to-air windows for horse racing in the UK, and this Sunday’s coverage fits that familiar pattern of a major race day package built around presenter-led build-up, live commentary and expert punditry.[1]

Leonna Mayor has become a recognisable face across racing television, bringing on-course reporting experience and a strong broadcast presence to ITV’s coverage. Mark Johnson is a long-established racecaller whose commentary style has made him a regular voice for major meetings. Luke Harvey, a former National Hunt jockey, has long combined first-hand racing knowledge with television analysis, while Adele Mulrennan adds contemporary insight from a career deeply rooted in racing and broadcasting.

That blend of presenter, commentator and dual-pundit analysis is designed to give viewers a rounded picture of the meeting: the form, the pace, the tactical angles and the immediate reaction as the races unfold. For a Sunday fixture like Thirsk, where ITV’s coverage is aimed at a broad audience beyond regular racing followers, the panel composition is especially important because it helps translate the sport for both dedicated punters and casual viewers.

Thirsk itself is a track with a strong place in northern racing, and its inclusion in the Sky Bet Sunday Series underlines how ITV Racing packages regional fixtures for national audiences. The Sunday Series format has become an established feature of the summer racing calendar, giving meetings like Thirsk a higher-profile broadcast stage and bringing extra attention to the cards.

For readers looking to place the broadcast in the wider ITV Racing context, the network’s racing output remains one of the key free-to-air showcases in Britain. More about ITV Racing’s coverage can be found through ITV Racing.

Article generated: 31 May 2026, 15:31 GMT