Top Horses to Watch in 2026: Hollie Doyle's Top Picks

As the flat season gains momentum, Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle shares her top ten horses to watch in 2026. Richard Hannon's five-year-old has shown remarkable improvement since autumn, with a notable win at Ascot and a strong performance in the Listed Cammidge Stakes at Doncaster. Expectations are high for a smooth transition into Group company. A promising debut by a New Bay son at Chelmsford City has caught attention, with potential for further growth. Meanwhile, a Caravaggio son's impressive debut at Saint-Cloud has garnered significant attention, with comparisons to Calandagan. Aidan O'Brien's Wootton Bassett son has made a strong case for himself as a potential Derby contender, having made a notable impression in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy. William Haggas's Kingman son has shown improvement, despite being carried off line in the closing stages of a Doncaster race. A filly with a hefty price tag, closely related to Group stars My Oberon and My Prospero, is expected to live up to her potential. A Havana Grey son, despite a slow start, has shown promise and could develop into a stakes performer. Ed Walker's filly, a daughter of Starman, has demonstrated her classiness and is a potential Guineas contender. A Sea The Stars son made a spectacular winning debut and will be tested in deeper waters, while Karl Burke's Night Of Thunder son is aiming for the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes at Newbury after a strong winter.