Churchill Downs’ “Super Saturday Stakes:” Through the Eyes of “Phantastic Photographer” Holly M. Smith

(Zozos was the right hat to wear / All Photos by Holly M. Smith)

(More Than Looks has all the right looks / All Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

Saturday was the spectacular day of racing for the September Meet at Churchill Downs and no better day for our great friend, ally and “Phantastic Photographer” Holly M. Smith to journey out to capture all the action, glory, sunshine and shining horses.

Here’s her looks.

Always “phantastic.”

Fightertown:

Caravel:

Calle Reina:

Lady Moscato:

Hogslayer:

Brigade Commander:

Clapton — The G2 Lukas Champion:

More From the G2 Lukas Classic:

Wherein Springs:

Zozos

Caddo River:

Seize the Night:

Zozos:

More Than Looks:

Racing Action:

Pursuit of Liberty:

Set Piece:

2023-10-01T12:00:31-04:00By 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