Ed Chamberlin revels in the rain at Cheltenham as ITV returns

Pouring rain at Cheltenham failed to dampen the spirits of Ed Chamberlin as he led a new era for televised racing as the sport returned to ITV for the first time in 32 years yesterday.

Channel 4’s tenure came to an end at Kempton and Chepstow on Tuesday, and it was also a first for Chamberlin, who has been more familiar to viewers fronting football coverage for Sky Sports.

Working alongside Sir Anthony McCoy and Luke Harvey in the heart of the hallowed winner’s enclosure at the home of National Hunt racing, Chamberlin seemed at ease in his new surroundings.