Through The Card: Ayr, Wednesday 5 August

14:10 - TOMMY TITTLEMOUSE (1) was backed at long odds when making a winning start to his career at Hamilton last time, the first juvenile from Brian Ellison's yard in over two years to do so, battling well to see off a rival with prior experience. He remains open to improvement and is the one they all have to beat.

14:40 - DEVIL'S ANGEL (14) has been threatening a handicap win, second at Ripon and Hamilton, and he proved better than ever to win comfortably back on the all-weather at Newcastle last time. He still hasn't had much racing, getting a clear run at it for the first time at Newcastle in fact, and he may do better still.

15:10 - BIG CITY (7) struggled towards the back end of last year after joining Roger Fell's yard, but he has returned in better heart since the restart, hitting the frame in three of his four races, including when going well a long way before not quite seeming to see out the longer trip at Hamilton last time. This drop back to seven furlongs should suit, so he rates a big player. HACHERT (4) is also one to keep an eye on after his course-and-distance win 16 days ago. He is up 3 lb for that effort but is unexposed and should be firmly in the mix.

15:40 - INDUCTIVE (6) has won twice from his five runs this year, including when landing the odds over this course and distance last month, staying on to lead in the dying strides. His consistency at this level counts for plenty and he should make his presence felt once again.

16:10 - PROCLAIMER (9) signed off 2019 with a win at Newcastle and caught the eye on his return to action when third in a Haydock handicap last month, likely to have done better but for an early bump leaving him a long way off the pace. He stayed on well when shaken up under two furlongs out and is certainly one to be interested in again.

16:40 - GRANDMA (8) showed improved form to finish second over this course and distance last time and was in truth a bit unlucky to bump into a thriving filly. She is still lightly-raced and should be able to get her head in front before too long.

17:10 - TOMBOLO (5) boasts some quality French breeding for all that he hasn't quite lived up to his €100,000 price tag just yet. He has been shaping well though, particularly with this step up in trip in mind, and he appeals as the type to do much better now handicapping, so he gets the vote ahead of APLINE MINSTRAL (14), who is also on the shortlist as she bids for the hat-trick.

17:40 - GLOBETROTTER (1) looked back close to his old self when fourth at Newcastle on his return to action in June (a race that is working out well), and he ran to a similar level at this venue last time. This represents a slight drop in class for Julia Brooke's charge, who is clearly shortlist material.

18:10 - A fair winner in Ireland, ONLY THE BRAVE (8) was sold from Sarah Lynam for €11,000 in February, and he lurks on a fair mark on his first outing for Archie Watson. The reapplication of blinkers is a positive, as is the booking of Brodie Hampson, so a bold showing is expected on his stable debut.