Any Second Now enjoys perfect National prep at Fairyhouse

Ted Walsh's winner was conceding 8lb to his rival and it looked as though the extra weight might take its toll as Escaria Ten set sail at the turn for home

Any Second Now, ridden by Mark Walsh, on its way to the win in the Tote Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Any Second Now edged out Escaria Ten in a thrilling finish to the Tote Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse.

Both are leading players for the Randox Grand National at Aintree, with Any Second Now having finished third in the race last year while Escaria Ten was a general 16-1 shot before this race for the world famous marathon.