Where To Watch Thirsk Horse Racing Live – Streams & TV Coverage

Whether you are looking to watch the Thirsk Hunt Cup or a regular weekday fixture, finding the right platform is key for fans. We explore the best options to access Thirsk Racecourse horse racing live streams and TV coverage from the comfort of your home.

bet365 (Streaming)

You can watch live action from Thirsk Racecourse via the bet365 streaming platform, which provides comprehensive coverage of every UK and Irish meeting for eligible account holders on desktop and mobile devices.

• Coverage: All UK & Irish and French horse racing as well as other selected international horse racing.
  
• How to access:
  • A registered bet365 account is required.
  • To watch UK, Irish and French horse racing you must have a funded account, or have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.
  • To watch any other racing, you must place a qualifying bet of at least £0.50 win or £0.25 Each-Way (or currency equivalent).
    
• Additional Features: Selected international racing includes racing from Australia, South Africa, the US, Brazil, Dubai, Singapore and India. The platform also features a Horse Racing Archive allowing you to watch replays of any At The Races or Racing TV race at no extra cost.
  
  Furthermore, bet365 streams over 600K sports events every year including Europe’s top major domestic Soccer leagues, Grand Slam Tennis tournaments, World-Class Cricket, the NBA and NFL.
  
• Geo-restrictions: If you are located outside of the UK or Ireland then depending on your country, geographic access restrictions may apply. For further details review bet365 streaming restrictions.
  
• Platforms: The bet365 website and mobile apps (iOS/Android).
  
• About bet365: bet365 is a world-leading online gambling company offering extensive streaming services for sports fans globally. They provide coverage for major fixtures such as the Hambleton Cup Handicap, ensuring users never miss a moment of the action.

William Hill TV (Streaming)

William Hill TV offers a reliable way to stream Thirsk races live provided you place a qualifying bet on the specific race you wish to view via their website or mobile app.

• Coverage: All UK & Irish horse racing.
  
• How to access: A registered William Hill account is required along with a £1.00 minimum bet per race to watch. Antepost, totePool, meeting markets, and special bets do not qualify.
  
• Additional Features: William Hill also offers “Betting TV” – an entirely free live streaming service available to all account holders but restricted to racing coverage from only 24 UK racecourses (not including Thirsk). Additionally, William Hill streams a variety of other sports events, including major football, tennis, basketball and greyhound racing.
  
• Geo-restrictions: All streaming is for users located in the UK and Ireland only.
  
• Platforms: The William Hill website and mobile apps (iOS/Android).
  
• About William Hill: One of the most established names in British bookmaking, William Hill provides a robust streaming service for racing enthusiasts. Their coverage includes popular events at Thirsk such as the Summer Cup, delivering high-quality feeds to punters.

BoyleSports (Streaming)

BoyleSports provides high-quality live streams of Thirsk horse racing for customers who place a small qualifying bet on the race they want to watch through their digital platforms.

• Coverage: All UK & Irish horse racing as well as selected international horse racing.
  
• How to access: A registered BoyleSports account is required along with a minimum £1 bet on the race.
  
• Additional Features: BoyleSports offers streaming of a wide range of other major sports events.
  
• Geo-restrictions: All streaming is for users located in the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man only.
  
• Platforms: The BoyleSports website and mobile apps (iOS & Android).
  
• About BoyleSports: BoyleSports is Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker, known for its competitive odds and comprehensive live streaming options. They cover all fixtures at the track, including the Michael Foster Conditions Stakes, making it easy to follow your selections.

Racing TV (Streaming + TV)

Racing TV is the dedicated broadcaster for Thirsk Racecourse, offering extensive live coverage via their premium television channel and online streaming platforms for subscribers in the UK and Ireland.

• Coverage: Racing TV covers racing from all 26 major racecourses in Ireland and from 35 (out of the 60) major racecourses in the UK as well as selected international racing. To see whether a specific racecourse is covered, inspect the Racing TV UK/IRE racecourse list.
  
• How to access:
  • Option 1 – A direct subscription to Racing TV (£10 day or £30 monthly or £298 annual pass for UK users and £29.99 per month for all users outside of the UK).
    
  • Option 2 – Sky: Sky Q subscribers can add Racing TV on Sky as a premium addon channel and access it via channel 424 (costing an additional £29.98 per month for UK or €34.98 per month for IE users). Note: Sky Glass and Sky Stream users cannot currently add Racing TV as a channel.
    
  • Option 3 – Virgin: In order to access Racing TV on Virgin on channel 536 in the UK and channel 412 in Ireland, a separate premium channel subscription is required (£22 p/m for UK users or €26 p/m for Irish users).
    
  • Option 4 – Vodafone: In order to access Racing TV on Vodafone on channel 421 in Ireland, a separate premium channel subscription is required (€30 per month).
    
• Geo-restrictions: Only a direct subscription with Racing TV under their International susbcription package allows for access outside of the UK and Ireland.
  
• Additional Features: Racing TV offers free replays of past races via their website at Racing TV Replays.
  
• Platforms:
  • Option 1 – The Racing TV website, mobile apps (iOS & Android), Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV.
    
  • Option 2 – Sky Q set-top or Apple TV for for TV or the Sky Go app for mobile/tablet/console.
    
  • Option 3 – A Virgin TV Box, the Virgin TV Go (UK) or Virgin TV Anywhere (IE) apps allow access via TV, desktop, mobile or tablet.
    
  • Option 4 – A Vodafone TV Play Box and the Vodafone TV app allow access via TV, desktop, mobile or tablet.
    
• About Racing TV: Racing TV is the premier channel for British and Irish racing, broadcasting from top tracks including Thirsk. They provide expert analysis during major meetings like Irish Day, ensuring viewers get in-depth insight into every race.

ITV (Freeview TV + Streaming)

ITV broadcasts selected major horse racing events across the UK and may feature coverage from Thirsk Racecourse on Saturdays or during significant festival days like the Thirsk Cup Day.

• Coverage: ITV is free but offers only selected UK and Irish horse racing coverage. ITV1 broadcasts big events such as the Epsom Derby, as well as regular Saturday meetings. ITV4 broadcasts many Saturday meetings, as well as the occasional weekday and Sunday meetings, at courses all over the UK and Ireland.
  
• How to access:
  • Option 1 – Digital Terrestrial TV – ITV1 is on channels 103 or 3 and ITV4 is on channel 26.
    
  • Option 2 – Freesat – ITV1 is on channel 103 or 112 on Freesat. ITV4 is on channel 117 or 118 on Freesat.
    
  • Option 3 – Sky in the UK offers access to ITV1 on channel 103 and and ITV4 on channel 120.
    
  • Option 4 – Virgin in the UK offers access to ITV1 on channel 103 and and ITV4 on channel 118.
    
• Geo-restrictions: ITV is only available in the UK.
  
• Platforms:
  • Option 1/2 – For direct ITV access, Freeview Play is built into most TVs and recorders. The Freeview Play and ITVX apps allow mobile and tablet access whils the Freeview website allows desktop access.
    
  • Option 3 – Sky Q set-top, Sky Glass Smart TV, Sky Stream Puck allow for use on a TV. Also, the Sky Go app supports desktops, mobiles, tablets and consoles as well as Apple TV.
    
  • Option 4 – A Virgin TV Box and the Virgin TV Go app allow access via TV, desktop, mobile or tablet.
    
• About ITV: As a major terrestrial broadcaster, ITV brings horse racing to a mass audience with professional presentation and coverage. You can check if Thirsk is being televised by visiting the ITV racing tv schedule.

Dubai Racing (Streaming)

Dubai Racing offers free international horse racing coverage that may occasionally include live streams of events from Thirsk Racecourse depending on their schedule and global racing fixtures.

• Coverage: Dubai racing’s 3 channels provide Dubai racing coverage and international horse racing coverage which will occasionally include UK and Irish races. Commentary may be in Arabic or English.
  
• How to access: Free access is provided on our site (betHQ) and no account is required.
  
• Platforms: Desktop, mobile or tablet via the betHQ website.
  
• About Dubai Racing: Owned by Dubai Media Incorporated, the official media organization of the government of Dubai, this network provides a global perspective on the sport. While coverage of specific UK tracks varies, it remains a useful free resource for international racing fans.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Thirsk Racecourse

Thirsk Racecourse is a picturesque thoroughbred horse racing venue located in North Yorkshire, England, often regarded as one of the finest countryside tracks in the country. The course has a rich heritage, with racing recorded in the area as far back as 1855, though the current course was established in 1923. It is a left-handed oval track of about one mile and two furlongs, renowned for its flat and fair nature which often produces competitive and exciting finishes.

The venue hosts flat racing fixtures throughout the spring and summer months, attracting huge crowds for its family-friendly atmosphere. The standout event of the year is undoubtedly the Thirsk Hunt Cup, a historic handicap race that draws top-quality runners. Other highlights include the Summer Cup and the unique Irish Day, which celebrate the sport with vibrant entertainment and high-class racing action.