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 flat season, featuring promising Derby hopefuls and talented international stars. Her selection includes Richard Hannon's five-year-old, who has shown impressive form since autumn, and a debut winner at Chelmsford City with potential for growth. Other notable mentions include a three-year-old who made a stunning debut at Saint-Cloud and Aidan O'Brien's son of Wootton Bassett, who is expected to become a serious Derby contender. Hollie also highlights William Haggas's filly, closely related to Group stars My Oberon and My Prospero, and a son of Kingman who has shown improvement in recent races. Additional horses to watch include a filly related to Starman, a son of Sea The Stars with a striking debut, and Karl Burke's son of Night Of Thunder, aiming for the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes.