Ed Walker is the latest top trainer to talk Dan Briden through their two-year-old team.

ASTRAZAR (IRE)
21/2 b c Starman – Zara Mac (Mehmas)
Owner: Dubai Thoroughbred Racing Sales price: £25,000 (SackvilleDonald)

First foal of a maiden (77) half-sister to German 7f Listed winner Swift Approval (105) out of a maiden (51) half-sister to Group 2-placed multiple 7-12.5f winner Capable Guest (109).

“He finished last on debut in what appeared to be a hot race at Ascot on Victoria Cup day. I have little doubt he will be a completely different proposition next time and is a surefire winner back in calmer waters. That next run could well be in a 6f restricted event at Salisbury next Tuesday (June 10). He should be a really fun horse for his owners, who gave me my first ever winner with Riggins!”

BLACK STAR BOY (IRE)
5/3 b c Starman – Chatham Islands (Elusive Quality)
Owner: TBT Racing Sales price: €100,000 (SackvilleDonald)

Half-brother to 1m Group 3 winners Artistic Rifles (115) and Balty Boys (118). Dam a 6f 2yo winner (77) who was a full sister to French 6f Group 3 winner Time Prisoner (119) and a close relation to 6f 2yo Listed winner Pearl Grey (96p).

“A big, strong colt who is just starting faster work now and we’re positive about him. I hope he will be running over 6f in July.”

BUTTERFLY BEACH (IRE)
5/2 b f Acclamation – Lily Beach (Sepoy)
Owner: Lady Bamford Sales price: 470,000gns (Henry Lascelles)

First foal of a maiden (61) half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 2 winner Good Old Boy Lukey (103) and Listed-placed 8.5-10f winner Oakley Girl (102).

“A very straightforward filly who has been showing up nicely at home. She will probably make her debut at Windsor on Monday (June 9) and looks more than capable of winning her maiden at the very least.”

CHICORY
1/3 b f Ardad – Raincall (Pivotal)
Owner: Rockcliffe Stud Sales price: n/a

Half-sister to fairly useful 2025 6f 3yo winner Marchogion (90). Dam a fairly useful dual 6f winner (83) who was the daughter of Australian 6f Group 1 winner Lone Rock (115).

“A nice filly who probably won’t run until July, but she goes well and is from a good family. I would be hopeful she can make an impact this year.”