Churchill Downs on Friday: Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

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(Thorpedo Anna on her way to be show cased at Churchill Downs / All Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

On Friday, Holly M. Smith made her trek to Churchill Downs. In tow, per usual, was her camera and an assortment of lenses and other equipment. But this, my friend, is a labor of pure love.

She loves the horses.

She loves the sport.

And, she loves to capture the action, in perpetuity, in her camera.

Here’s some of her looks:

The Great…The Amazing…The 2024 Kentucky Oaks Winner…And…Possibly…the 2024 Horse of the Year…Drum Roll Please…

Thorpedo Anna:

Dancing in Dixie:

Pounce:

Kehoe Beach:

Rattle N Roll:

Grand Aspen:

Crupi:

Uno Mas Bourbon:

Hit Show:

Red Route One:

The Sun Day Night Coming Down:

Rattle N Roll:

2024-12-01T14:58:00-05:00By Holly M. Smith|

About the Author: Holly M. Smith

Holly is a freelance photographer based in Louisville. While she maintains a full time job outside of the thoroughbred/horse industry she spends most of her free time around the racetrack. Horses and photography have been a part of Holly's life going all the way back to elementary school. In 2015 after American Pharoah won the Kentucky Derby she decided to pick up the camera again and get back into the game. Since then she has covered events such as the Kentucky Derby, Breeder's Cup, Queen's Plate and various other racing events. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, watching reality tv shows, and spending time with her fur kids, who still love her even though she isn't home much during racing season! Holly is a proud alum of Franklin County High School and University of Kentucky. She also serves on the UK Greater Louisville Area Alumni Board. Connect with Holly on Twitter @kyholmarie