Fantastic camera work from Dan George and words from Oli Bell to start off Grand National day on ITV.

One of our own.

Our cameraman Duncan Richmond retires after 44 years in the job, 27 of which covering snooker brilliantly.

Everyone at ITV is wishing you a happy retirement Duncan.

#ITVSnooker #TourChampionship

Last weekends intro at Cheltenham. We had one shot at this. Amazing work from Mark Lewis on camera, Chris Homer driving and words from Ed.

So much fun doing this sort of stuff every week with the brilliant ITV Racing crew both in front and behind the camera.

They do say “never work with children or…..”

(plus elements of Barbara Woodhouse, John McCririck & Fenton) #chaos

Its been quite a day!

This is my favourite thing I’ve done for ITV Racing
Thanks to all who made it possible Tattersalls The Castlebridge Consignment JSC Communications my sister Cathy Grassick & Carisbrooke Stud
Great news Heavenly Wish goes into training with Muir & Grassick Racing so ITV viewers can keep following her

Proud!

Unbelievable shots. You’ll be back every year now!

As producer of The Opening Show we ITV Racing regularly witness first hand Tim Williams intelligence, thoughtfulness and understanding of the big picture. As seen in his excellent comment piece below.

Once ITV Racing comes off air at 4pm this afternoon, our fantastic crew behind the scenes will de-rig and make the long journey from Newmarket to Ayr for our next broadcast in less than two days time. Absolute heroes the lot of them 👏🏻

Huge thanks to everyone who gave up their time to join us on The Opening Show this week - the owners, trainers, jockeys and stable staff have been first class and we hugely appreciate it. Thank you to for watching. Join us at 1pm for the Boodles CheltenhamRacecourse Gold Cup on ITV1

A special player and a special man ❤️

RIP Gianluca

Vialli and Zola, two gentlemen of the game, decided to show their gratitude to Gary Staker, the Chelsea liaison officer who is half Italian. They took him for a meal at an expensive restaurant but asked him to give them a lift, asking a waiter to park his car.

50 hours of live free to air sport this weekend on ITV kicks off with ITV Racing coverage from Exeter Racecourse and Down Royal Racecourse - good luck to all the team at ITV Sport working across the 13 shows 👏🏻

Less than 3 months after my best friend married his beautiful bride, he has been diagnosed with an incurable #braintumour & has been given weeks to live. The tumour has taken hold in the most aggressive & heartbreaking way. Please read his full story...
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This is a tragic and totally unexpected thing to happen to one of my oldest friends. Please read, retweet and if you are able to donate it would be really appreciated. Thanks so much, Tim.

🔊 What. An. Atmosphere. 🔊

Oli Bell & mick fitzgerald are soaking it all up as they have a look at conditions out on course where the going is GOOD despite the early rain today

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Thoughts go out to anyone who had a baby this morning. The joy of giving birth to new life permanently tarnished by never being 100% sure that your new offspring’s body hasn’t been occupied by the eternal and wandering soul of Prince Philip.