I Am Maximus sees off Vanillier in Bobbyjo 

The Willie Mullins-trained favourite was returning to the scene of his finest hour having won the Irish Grand National last season.

I Am Maximus and Jody McGarvey win the Bobbyjo Steeplechase. Pic: Healy Racing

I Am Maximus booked his Randox Grand National ticket with an easy victory over last year's Aintree runner-up Vanillier in the Tote.ie Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse.

Trained by Willie Mullins, I Am Maximus was returning to the scene of his finest hour having won the Irish Grand National last season and after this display, he is now a general 12-1 chance for Aintree on April 13.