Holly

About Holly M. Smith

Holly is a freelance photographer based in Louisville. While she maintains a full time job outside of the thoroughbred/horse industry she spends most of her free time around the racetrack. Horses and photography have been a part of Holly's life going all the way back to elementary school. In 2015 after American Pharoah won the Kentucky Derby she decided to pick up the camera again and get back into the game. Since then she has covered events such as the Kentucky Derby, Breeder's Cup, Queen's Plate and various other racing events. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, watching reality tv shows, and spending time with her fur kids, who still love her even though she isn't home much during racing season! Holly is a proud alum of Franklin County High School and University of Kentucky. She also serves on the UK Greater Louisville Area Alumni Board. Connect with Holly on Twitter @kyholmarie

KY Oaks / Derby Photo Album for Friday, April 15: Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2022-04-15T16:14:28-04:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Secret Oath / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note: The sun did finally shine

KY Oaks / Derby Photo Album From the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith: Cyberknife Looks Sharp

2022-04-10T18:57:16-04:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Cyberknife -- winner of the G1 Arkansas Derby -- makes his rounds at Churchill Downs

KY Derby Photo Album: Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2022-04-08T16:45:22-04:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Cyberknife / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note: The Kentucky Derby horse crowd

Churchill Downs’ Saturday Morning Coming Down: Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2022-04-02T14:02:23-04:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Crown Pride is very proud of himself on the Churchill Downs' main track on Saturday

Churchill Downs: Move In Ready Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2022-03-29T12:40:41-04:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Trainer George Leonard standing in the doorway to his tack room at Churchill Downs /

A Look Back At Warmer Times in New Orleans: Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2022-02-06T12:40:28-05:00By Holly M. Smith|

(A good day for a stroll on cat's timeline / All Photos by Holly M.

Fair Grounds’ Lecomte Stakes Day: Through the Incredible Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2022-01-22T20:42:29-05:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Trainer Kent Desormeaux after winning the G3 Lecomte Stakes / Photos by Holly M. Smith)

The Eve of the G3 Lecomte Stakes: Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2022-01-21T20:33:08-05:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Mandaloun / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) (Cyberknife / Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Churchill Downs’ Final Day of Racing for 2021: Through the Eyes& Lens of Holly M. Smith

2021-11-29T12:39:01-05:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Cody's wish does come true -- again / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note:

Churchill Downs’ “Stars of Tomorrow Day:” Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2021-11-27T23:48:02-05:00By Holly M. Smith|

("Stars of Tomorrow" Stakes highlight the Saturday card / All Photos by Holly M. Smith)

A Day & Night At Churchill Downs: The G1 Clark & More Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2021-11-26T20:37:05-05:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Maxfield after winning the G1 Clark at Churchill Downs / All Photos by Holly M.

Thanksgiving Day at Churchill Downs: Through the Eyes & Camera of Our Very Own Holly M. Smith

2021-11-25T18:47:47-05:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Thanksgiving Day at Churchill Downs / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note: Thanksgiving

Updated With New Photos / Churchill Downs Morning & Night: Through the Incredible Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2021-11-14T11:10:36-05:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Argumental in the paddock at Churchill Downs / Phots by Holly M. Smith) (Mandaloun has

Halloween Sunday: Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2021-11-01T14:40:03-04:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Jockey Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note: More photos

Breeders’ Cup Warmups at Churchill Downs: Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2021-10-31T13:54:23-04:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Knicks Go works at Churchill Downs on Sunday morn / Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Churchill Downs’ Morning Glories: Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2021-10-16T11:49:21-04:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Essential Quality / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note: It is that time

Churchill Downs: Through the Incredible Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2021-10-04T12:07:23-04:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Knicks Go went in the Lukas Classic / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's

Another Sunday Morn, Coming Down: Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2021-09-26T20:21:51-04:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Rushie is in no rush this Sunday morn / Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's

Churchill Downs’ Saturday Specials: Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2021-09-26T00:12:40-04:00By Holly M. Smith|

(A few last second instructions for both rider and child / All Photos by Holly

Oh, What a Night…”Downs After Dark:” Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

2021-09-19T12:29:46-04:00By Holly M. Smith|

(Trainer Michelle Lovell and Just Might after winning the Louisville Thoroughbred Society Stakes / All Photos by

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