Brian Meehan’s Esna showed class and courage to take the Childwickbury Stud Fillies’ Trial Stakes at
Newbury.
A 13-2 chance under Ryan Moore, the daughter of Starman was making her second start of the current campaign having finished fourth at the same Listed level in the Pretty Polly at Newmarket.
This time she was not for beating, holding off a challenge from 3-1 chance Sacred Ground to secure a half-length victory, with royal runner Golden Orbit (6-4 favourite) unplaced.