Riverside Theatre wins Betfair Ascot Chase

Riverside Theatre made the perfect return to action as he landed back-to-back runnings of the Betfair Ascot Chase this afternoon.

Sat, 18 Feb, 2012 - 15:31

Riverside Theatre made the perfect return to action as he landed back-to-back runnings of the Betfair Ascot Chase this afternoon.

The Nicky Henderson-trained eight-year-old, part-owned by actor Jimmy Nesbitt, had not been seen since his triumph in this race 12 months ago.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Joseph O’Brien-trained Rebel Moon secures big win in Naas Joseph O’Brien-trained Rebel Moon secures big win in Naas
Royal Ascot 2026 - Day Two - Ascot Racecourse Daryz team will bide time before firming up future plans
Raaheeb camp focused solely on the task in hand in Irish Derby Raaheeb camp focused solely on the task in hand in Irish Derby
CourtsRacingHeathrowPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Jimmy NesbittPerson: Barry GeraghtyPerson: MedermitPerson: Robert ThorntonPerson: Kauto StonePerson: GeraghtyPerson: NickyPerson: NesbittPerson: HendersonPerson: BarryEvent: Betfair Ascot ChaseOrganisation: Riverside TheatreOrganisation: Ryanair
<p>NEARLY BUT NOT QUITE: A Boy Named Susie, right, has twice run Derby hero Christmas Day close but is unlikely to clash with him again this weekend. Picture: Healy Racing</p>

A Boy Named Susie likely for Sandown rather than Curragh

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh

The voice of racing

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited