(Angel of Empire / Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

It was a sunny morning in Louisville and there is one thing for certain this time of year when the sun does shine on this ole’ Kentucky home:

Holly M. Smith will be at Churchill Downs.

With cameras in tow.

Here’s a few of her views from Friday. Expert, per usual. All Photos by Holly M. Smith

Churchill Downs’ Backside Comes Alive: 

Derma Sotogake: 

Continuar: 

Standing Tall in the Saddle:

Creative Minister:

More Action:

Confidence Game:

Corona Bolt:

Caravel: 

Corona Bolt: 

A Man & His Horse: 

Caravel:

Corona Bolt: 

Instant Coffee: 

Hit Show: 

Idiomatic: 

Angel of Empire: 

A Great Barn Moto: 

Idiomatic:

A Look Around the Ole’ Oval:

Backside Scenes: 

Confidence Game:

Horsemanship