BloodHorse news editor reviews his initial Derby Dozen and the Jan. 17 Lecomte Stakes (G3) from Fair Grounds.

Allison Banks’ Farm d’Allie Racing Stable bred the first reported foal by WinStar Farm’s Timberlake, a colt born Jan. 20 out of the Verrazano mare Flume.

Byron King’s Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

From winning the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) with Super Corredora to losing her business just days later, Debbie Self has leaned on her horses to help her heal.

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has released its 2026 stakes schedule following approval by the West Virginia Racing Commission.

Keeneland has scheduled 19 stakes worth a total of $9.55 million during the Spring Meet April 3-24. It offers two marquee events for 3-year-olds: the $1.25 million Blue Grass Stakes (G1) for males and the $750,000 Ashland Stakes (G1) for fillies.

Coolmore’s grade 1-winning sire Henry Longfellow’s first foal arrived at Noralla Stud Farm in County Tipperary Jan. 19. The filly is out of the mare Aurora Borealis.

Dual grade 1 winner La Cara is set to be back in action Jan. 24, favored in a field of eight contesting the $300,000 Houston Ladies Classic (G3) at Sam Houston Race Park.

Winter weather has led to the cancellation of racing Jan. 20 at both Parx Racing and Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course. Both tracks had also canceled racing Jan. 19.

Maiden Watch: Week of Jan. 12-18