Hollie Doyle's Top Picks for 2026: Exciting Horses to Watch

Renowned jockey Hollie Doyle, ambassador for Sky Sports Racing, shares her top ten horses to watch in the upcoming 2026 flat season. Among them is Richard Hannon's five-year-old, who has shown remarkable improvement since autumn, winning valuable races at Ascot and Doncaster. Another promising horse is the son of New Bay, who gave Doyle a positive feel on his debut at Chelmsford City. She also highlights the impressive performance of a three-year-old Caravaggio son, who made a stunning debut at Saint-Cloud and is being touted as a potential star. Other notable horses on her list include Aidan O'Brien's son of Wootton Bassett, William Haggas's Kingman son, and a filly who made a successful debut at Newbury. Doyle also expresses her enthusiasm for a Havana Grey son, who has shown potential despite a slow start, and a Starman daughter, who has already demonstrated her class in a Nottingham maiden. Additionally, she mentions a Sea The Stars son, who made a striking impression on his debut, and a Night Of Thunder son, who won four consecutive races, including the Group 2 Joel Stakes. These horses are expected to make a significant impact in the upcoming season.