Tuesday, April 21 Kentucky Oaks Photo Album: Through the Eyes & Lens(es) of Coady Media

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(Always a Runner stretches her legs at Churchill Downs on Tuesday / All Photos by Coady Media)

Editor’s Note:

Every day, leading up to Kentucky Derby & the Kentucky Oaks 152, we will be sharing you photos from the backside of the legendary home of the biggest race ever — Churchill Downs.

Today, the team at Coady Media have captured some amazing looks into the eyes and racing bodies of some of the leading contenders for this year’s Kentucky Oaks.

Take a look.

Enjoy the scenes.

Kentucky Derby Fever Is Here. All Photos by Coady Media.

Lovely Grey:

Bella Ballerina:

Counting Stars:

Always a Runner:

2026-04-21T12:46:57-04:00By Gene McLean|

About the Author: Gene McLean

Gene McLean began his professional career in 1977 as a sportswriter and columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader in Lexington, Ky., and was recognized as one of the state’s best writers, winning the prestigious “Sportswriter of the Year” honor in 1985. Now the President and Publisher of The Pressbox, McLean sets the vision for the site and still finds time to handicap races, interview trainers and keep his finger on the pulse of the industry, More About Gene.