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Kentucky Derby / Oaks Photo Album: Through the Eyes & Lens of the Incredible Holly M. Smith
April 28, 2026

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McLean's Selections for Churchill Downs on "502-uesday" -- May 28
April 28, 2026

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McLean's Selections for Churchill Downs on Derby Day 152 - Saturday, May 2
April 28, 2026

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Kentucky Derby / Oaks Photo Album: Through the Eyes & Lens of the Incredible Holly M. Smith
April 28th, 2026
(Trainer Cherrie DeVaux keeps a close eye on Kentucky Derby contender Golden Tempo / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note: It is Tuesday. Three days to the Kentucky Oaks. Four days to glory road and the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. Here's the latest look-in on the top contenders.
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McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on “502-uesday” — May 28
April 28th, 2026
McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on Derby Day 152 – Saturday, May 2
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McLean’s Selections for Churchill Downs on G1 Kentucky Oaks Day — Friday, May 1
April 27th, 2026
NBC To Air Kentucky Derby 152 This Saturday
April 27th, 2026
Kentucky Derby / Oaks Photo Album: Through the Incredible Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith
April 27th, 2026
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