Hollie Doyle backs Earth Shot for Irish Oaks upset on 16 Jul 2026

Hollie Doyle has tipped Earth Shot to upset the Irish Oaks on 16 July 2026, while also previewing Newbury’s Hackwood Stakes and Weatherbys Super Sprint. The jockey provided a positive update on her recovery ahead of a stellar weekend of racing.

What’s Doyle’s Irish Oaks pick?

Doyle believes Earth Shot can deny the Epsom heroine in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks at The Curragh. The Wathnan Racing-owned filly has the class to win a Classic, according to Doyle, who is confident in her chances.

Newbury’s Hackwood Stakes preview

Doyle’s husband, Tom Marquand, rides Binhareer in the Group Three Hallgarten And Novum Wines Hackwood Stakes. The William Haggas-trained horse may suit stakes company better after a rough Wokingham Stakes run. Soldier’s Tree, third at Royal Ascot, is also in the mix.

Weatherbys Super Sprint prediction

Doyle backs Archie Watson’s filly Vollering in the Weatherbys Super Sprint. The daughter of Sioux Nation has a high draw and showed blistering speed at Deauville. Richard Hannon’s Rollthedicebaby, drawn on the opposite side, is the main rival.

Other Newbury tips

Marquand also rides Oceans Four in the Listed BetVictor Steventon Stakes. The Brian Meehan-trained horse is a Group winner and could benefit from cheekpieces. Ride The Thunder is tipped for the Pertemps Handicap after a strong Northumberland Plate run.