(Jockey Corey Lanerie / Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

There is no one that works any harder and does any more to promote the game, sport, name, image and likeness of Thoroughbred racing that photographer and promoter Holly M. Smith.

When we started this project some years ago, I was introduced to this remarkable young lady, with a reputation for professionalism and a gift of incredible talent.

Ever since, she has supplied us with some of the most magnificent photos and images and soul-capturing artistry from the backside to the frontside to the heart and soul of what makes racing so incredibly exciting. She captures the emotions of the person, for sure.

More importantly, she captures the soul of the horse.

Here are some more of her frame-worthy pieces from today:

Tawny Port: 

Nostalgic, KY Oaks Hopeful working on Saturday morn at Churchill Downs:

Smile Happy, on the inside, and Tiz the Bomb — both KY Derby Hopefuls:

Un Ojo, KY Derby Hopeful:

Etheral Road, KY Derby Hopeful for trainer D. Wayne Lukas:

Trainer Steve Asmussen sends out two to work:

Nostalgic, KY Oaks Hopeful:

Hold Me Back:

The new “G.O.A.T.” in town:

Trainer Brad Cox’s racing equipment:

Tyson:

Malathaat:

Cyberknife:

Rattle N Roll, KY Derby Hopeful:

Jockey Corey Lanerie:

Smile Happy, KY Derby Hopeful:

Hidden Connection, KY Oaks Hopeful: