The trainer came close to winning Ireland's richest chase for a second time as Any Second Now finished second to Intense Raffles in the 3m5f contest
Ted Walsh was hailed for a "great sporting gesture" following the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday.
Others highlighted how good a training performance it was from Walsh, as Any Second Now was aiming to become the oldest horse to win the race since Brown Lad in 1978. “When he won here the last time we were just getting to know him and it’s just fallen into place. I could make out like I’m a genius but I’m not really, it’s just the way it worked out – it worked out well.
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