(Hoosier Philly is a beauty / All Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

There is no better weekend than one that includes three-days and a splash of Churchill Downs’ live racing action. The sun. The breeze. The beauty. The history. The horses. Oh, those horses.

Here’s a few looks through the eyes and lens of our great friend and ally — Holly M. Smith:

Mo Strike: 

 

Mendelssohn’s March: 

Flirting Bridge: 

New Boss: 

New Year’s Eve: 

Set Piece: 

Flirting Bridge:

New Boss: 

Set Piece: 

Heavenly Sunday: 

Gigante: 

Classic Causeway: 

Girl Named Charlie: 

Classic Causeway: 

Flashy Gem: 

Smile Happy:

Heavenly Sunday: 

Amor Fati; 

Mr. Man Is “The G.O.A.T.”

Amor Fati: 

Hoosier Philly: 

Saudi Crown: