(Sandman is looking good / All Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

The rains have come, as predicted. The storms have arrived, as expected. Spring in Kentucky, as unpredictable and unexpected as possible.

Heed the warnings. But never worry. While we are spending time trying to stay dry and high above the flood plain, our friend, Holly M. Smith, is still at work, with camera in hand.

Here’s some of her looks at Churchill Downs on Wednesday of this week:

Good Cheer:

Four More Workers:

Shewonthebudge:

Flying Mohawk:

Good Cheer:

Shewonthebudge:

Kapoor:

That’s a Wrap:

Admiral Dennis:

Instant Replay:

More Work To Be Done:

Yinzer:

Sandman:

Hall of Fame:

Drexel Hill: 

Instant Replay:

Admiral Dennis: