Wachman expecting Lily to fire

DAVID WACHMAN is anticipating a bold show from Fire Lily in the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot today.

The daughter of Dansili made a winning racecourse debut at Navan back in April and was last seen finishing third behind the Coventry Stakes-bound Power in a Listed contest at the Curragh.

The fact Wachman was slightly disappointed his filly was beaten that day speaks volumes about the regard in which she is held, and the Irish trainer is looking forward to running her back against her own sex on Wednesday.

“She’s a nice filly who has always shown us a nice bit at home,” said Wachman. “She did it very nicely in Navan first time out and I was a bit disappointed she got beaten at the Curragh last time.

“I don’t really know why I was disappointed, but I was on the day. She might have just been beaten by two smart colts and with the winner running in the Coventry, that should tell us a lot more.

“I wouldn’t be concerned about the ground for her. This filly will go on anything.”

Kevin Ryan saddles both Hilary Needler winner Dozy and Woodcote Stakes third On The Dark Side.

Dozy is the shorter in the betting of the duo but Ryan warns it would be dangerous to dismiss her stable companion.

“I wouldn’t say Dozy was the obvious one. The other filly would not be running if we didn’t think she had a chance,” said the trainer.

“Dozy has won both her starts but On The Dark Side ran well at Epsom last time.”