Bailly looks the pick from Crawford four

County Antrim trainer Stuart Crawford has already had seven winners at Ayr this season and he has four chances to increase that score at this fixture, headed by GOLD CUP BAILLY (1.50).

The seven-year-old failed to strike over hurdles but he took his chase record to 3-3 over this course and distance last time out.

Stepping up to 3m clearly suited that day because he was always towards the head of the pack and held off Your Own Story without being fully extended.

AAZZA (2.25) was unlucky to bump into the progressive Blue Shark at Newcastle in

December but she easily went one better at Doncaster last time out. She looked to be going much the best approaching the penultimate flight and burst clear when Dylan Johnston asked for an effort.

The handicapper has put her up 13lb for that impressive victory but her partner can claim 4lb more this time and she will appreciate dropping into mares’ only company.

FIA FUINIDH (3.35) justified market support here last time out and should make a bold bid to follow up. He went off in front that day and never really looked in any danger, winning by 12 lengths despite hitting the final flight. The style of that victory suggests he is well ahead of the handicapper.