(The blaze of Phantom Boss was on full display / Photo by Holly M. Smith)

(Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen leads his 2YO filly Magic Dance onto the track for the Debutante Stakes / Photo by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

Churchill Downs closed its’ Spring / Summer Meet on the hottest day of the summer, and with a blast that is certainly worthy of the week of the Fourth of July.

Here’s a look at the day’s events, through the incredible eye and amazing lens of our very own Holly M. Smith — one of the best young equine photographers to come into our game in years.

Brillance.

(The incredible 2YO filly Magic Dance / Photos by Holly M. Smith)

(The beautiful blaze of Phantom Boss / Photos by Holly M. Smith)

(The resurgence of OM / Photos by Holly M. Smith)

(Line Judge is an easy winner / Photos by Holly M. Smith)

(Bourbon Calling leads them home / Photo by Holly M. Smith)

(Corey Lanerie — the meet’s leading rider / Photo by Holly M. Smith)

(Steve Asmussen — the meet’s leading trainer / Photo by Holly M. Smith)

(Diamond Crazy wins / Photo by Holly M. Smith)