Hollie Doyle's Top Horses to Watch in 2026

Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle has revealed her top picks for the upcoming season, featuring a mix of established stars and exciting newcomers. One of her standout selections is a five-year-old from Richard Hannon's stable, who has shown impressive form since autumn, including a win in the Listed Cammidge Stakes at Doncaster. Doyle expects this horse to make a seamless transition into Group company. Another promising contender is a big son of New Bay, who made a successful debut at Chelmsford City and is being aimed at a valuable spring handicap at Newbury. Doyle was also impressed by a three-year-old's debut performance in a Saint-Cloud newcomers race, describing him as a potential star in the making. Other notable mentions include Aidan O'Brien's son of Wootton Bassett, who showed great potential in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy, and William Haggas's son of Kingman, who has been improving with each run. Doyle's husband, Tom Marquand, has a strong affinity for a filly who won on debut at Newbury and is closely related to Group stars My Oberon and My Prospero. Additionally, Archie Watson's son of Havana Grey is expected to develop into a stakes performer, while David Ward's daughter of Starman has shown class in her maiden win and is entered in the Guineas. Doyle's boss, Archie Watson, has been patient with a son of Sea The Stars, who made a spectacular winning debut at Newcastle, and Karl Burke's son of Night Of Thunder is being aimed at the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes at Newbury after a successful season.