A Day At the Races: Through the Eyes & Lens of the Incredible Holly M. Smith

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(Outfielder wins the William Walker Stakes at Churchill Downs on Saturday / All Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

We are so fortunate to have, as our resident photographer extraordinaire, the one and only (and very talented) Holly M. Smith. If you have a horse running at Churchill Downs or on display at a horse show in nearby Shelbyville, KY (either one), give her a ring or contact her, in some way. She will showcase your horse in brilliance.

Here’s some of her looks at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

We share.

Sandals Song:

A Sign of the Times…

Outfielder Wins William Walker Stakes:

Former KY Derby Contestant Tiztastic Returns A Winner:

2026-05-11T12:50:18-04:00By 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