Churchill Downs’ Weekend: Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

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(Gulfport & Bet on Sunshine victory / All Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

While the world’s Thoroughbred racing eyes and attentions were binocular-focused on the Del Mar Turf Club and the Breeders’ Cup this past few days, our rock-solid friend and photographer, Holly M. Smith, took up residence at Churchill Downs.

Per usual, she caught a lot of eyes and a lot more activities.

Here’s some of her most amazing works, for all of us to enjoy. Again.

Saturday’s Looks:

Quantum Burst:

Saint in the City:

Happy American:

Bango:

Tunnel Vision:

More Bango:

Gulfport:

Pre-Race Chat:

Angkor:

A Room with a View:

Gulfport Arrives in Bet On Sunshine:

Sunday’s Amazing Looks:

Harley’s On the Job:

Brightwork:

Reivetage:

Brightwork:

A Horse With a Look:

Brightwork:

For Whom the Flowers Bloom?

Nuk Soo Kow:

2024-11-03T19:39:46-05:00By 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