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'That was a grand prep' - Ted Walsh on Grand National trail with Any Second Now

Any Second Now jumps the last clear to strike in Grade 3 company
Any Second Now jumps the last clear to strike in Grade 3 companyCredit: Patrick McCann

The 2m Grade 3 chase at Naas has been a tried and tested route for Ted Walsh when preparing his Grand National horses, which augurs well for the chances of Any Second Now.

Papillon was fourth in the race in 2000 en route to his Aintree success, while Seabass won the race in 2012 before finishing third in the National.

Any Second Now gamely held off favourite Articulum up the hill from the final fence under Mark Walsh, earning a 12-1 quote from Paddy Power for the Randox Health Grand National.

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