Mixed feelings for Ted Walsh after Any Second Now defeat 

The veteran trainer saw his stalwart claim second at the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday.

Ted Walsh congratulates Tom Gibney after Intense Raffles wins the Irish Grand National. Pic: HEALY RACING

Ted Walsh admitted to having mixed emotions after his stable stalwart Any Second Now roared back to form to fill the runner-up spot in the BoyleSports  Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

It is five years since the JP McManus-owned veteran claimed Cheltenham Festival glory in the Kim Muir and he was a leading contender for that season's Irish National when falling at the eighth fence.