Olly Murphy was “over the moon” to see his high-class hurdler and stable stalwart Thomas Darby open his account over fences after a thrilling battle with Gold Cup Bailly in the Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at Ayr.

Gold Cup Bailly can maintain his perfect record over fences in the nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at Ayr.

Gold Cup Bailly can maintain his perfect record over fences in the nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at Ayr.

Stuart Crawford is relishing the prospect of getting Gold Cup Bailly back in action – but is still mulling his options for the talented chaser.

Stuart Crawford feels Gold Cup Bailly is “definitely one to look forward to” as he plots the next move with his unbeaten chaser.