(Pretty Mischievous is pretty pretty, don’t you think / All Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

The connections of Kentucky Derby winner Mage were on location and in full attendance on Friday morning. After a careful inspection of their prized pupil — both in the barn area and on the famed Churchill Downs dirt — the group huddled, collaborated and then make the public decision.

The Kentucky Derby winner will be prancing and dancing on the next stage of this year’s Triple Crown at Pimlico Racecourse and in the G1 Preakness Stakes in about a week.

In addition, the likes of First Mission, Forte and Kentucky Oaks winner Pretty Mischievous were all strutting their stuff in style.

Here’s a few look-ins from our resident expert with the camera: the young and talented Holly M. Smith:

Lexington Stakes Winner First Mission:

Youalmosthadme: 

Forte Returns to Churchill Downs’ Track:

Gambling Girl — Runner-up in KY Oaks:

Forte: 

Smile Happy: 

More Forte: 

Pretty Mischievous, Winner of the KY Oaks: 

Camera Happy Horses: 

Mailman Money: