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.