As the flat season gains momentum, Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle shares her top ten horses to watch in 2026. Among them is Richard Hannon's five-year-old, who has shown remarkable improvement since autumn, with notable wins at Ascot and Doncaster.
Another promising contender is a big son of New Bay, who gave Doyle a positive impression on his debut at Chelmsford City and is being aimed at a valuable spring handicap at Newbury. A three-year-old son of Caravaggio also made a stunning debut at Saint-Cloud, showcasing his potential as a future star.
Aidan O'Brien's son of Wootton Bassett, who outran expectations in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy, is expected to develop into a serious Derby contender. Other notable mentions include William Haggas's Kingman son, a half-brother to Group 1 star King Of Change, and a filly who debuted with a win at Newbury and holds an entry in the Irish Oaks. Despite some setbacks, Archie Watson's son of Havana Grey has shown promise and could still become a stakes performer. Ed Walker's filly, a daughter of Starman, is another one to watch, having dominated her rivals in a Nottingham maiden and finishing strongly in the Group 2 Rockfel.
Doyle's boss Archie Watson has high hopes for a son of Sea The Stars, who made a spectacular winning debut at Newcastle, while Karl Burke's son of Night Of Thunder is being aimed at the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes after a successful season.