(Winner’s Circle hugs never get old … ever / All Photos By Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

It was another great weekend of live Thoroughbred action at Churchill Downs this past couple of days. Nothing better in the free world than the sight of horses running free and easy and competing against each other, the wind and the stop watch.

Here’s a look through the incredible and talented eyes of our great friend and ally — Holly M. Smith.

Tony Vitallo, the brand new manager of the San Francisco Giants:

Outrunner: 

Troubleshooting:

Mansetti: 

Troubleshooting: 

Chapman’s Peak:

And…they are off…and running…

Giocoso & Chapman’s Peak battle: 

The Outriders Are NOT Battling…

Giocoso: