Damson a star in the making

IRISH trainer David Wachman struck gold with his first runner at Royal Ascot when Damson ran away with the Queen Mary Stakes yesterday.

Jamie Spencer bided his time at the back of the field in a race run at a fierce gallop and, as the leaders began to fade, the rider let out some rein and the Irish filly weaved her way through the pack before bursting clear a furlong out to win in the style of a high-class performer.

At the line she was three lengths clear of Soar, with Sharplaw Star a length and a quarter back in third spot.