Estrange encounter proves hugely impressive at Haydock

Estrange looked all over a filly with a big future in taking the Betfred-sponsored Lester Piggott Fillies’ Stakes at Haydock.

Making her seasonal reappearance after three runs last year in which she was beaten only once and ended the campaign with a Listed triumph at Doncaster, the David O’Meara-trained four-year-old was ridden with confidence by Daniel Tudhope.

Still in cruise control on the outside of runners travelling for home, the 13-8 chance only had to be given the minimum of encouragement to account for market rival and favourite Shaha by four and a quarter lengths.