Hollie Doyle's Top Horses to Watch in 2026: Derby Contenders and International Stars

Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle shares her top picks for the 2026 season, featuring promising Derby hopefuls and talented international stars. Her selection includes Richard Hannon's impressive five-year-old, a winner of the Listed Cammidge Stakes, and a debutant son of New Bay who showed great potential at Chelmsford City. Other notable mentions include a three-year-old son of Caravaggio who dazzled in his debut performance, Aidan O'Brien's promising colt, and William Haggas's highly-regarded Kingman son. Hollie also highlights a filly with a hefty price tag, a Lingfield maiden winner, and a daughter of Starman who could make headlines. Her boss Archie Watson's patient approach with a son of Sea The Stars has paid off, and Karl Burke's Night Of Thunder son is aiming for the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes.