(A work of art and the art of racing / All Photos by Holly M. Smith)

From The Pressbox’s Creative Superstar Holly M. Smith:

Editor’s Note:

Our great friend and lead photographer, Holly M. Smith, made her way to Henderson, KY. on Sunday to celebrate this year’s Ellis Park Derby and five other Stakes events. Here’s a few of her looks from the day’s activities:

Prevalence: 

Rider Edgar Morales:

Happy American: 

Saudi Crown: 

Dressed for the Occasion: 

Jockey Florent Group & Announcer Joe Kristufek: 

Yep, “It” Happened: 

Native Land: 

Who Dey:

Saddle Cloths: 

Who Dey: 

Most Wanted: 

“The Looks” of the “old” and “new” Ellis Park:

Ellis Park Derby “Stretch Drive”

Most Wanted: 

Owen Almighty & Rider Christian Torres: 

Run Camila Run: 

Baytown Butterfly: 

Stilettos: 

American Woman: 

And, Stilettos Is Stepping Out: 

Time for a Stroll: 

Tambo: 

Adogate: 

Fibber & Alex Concepcion: 

Pigalle: 

Jersey Pearl: 

Taxed: 

Pigalle: 

Fancy: 

You Can Bring a Horse to Water, But…

Pigalle:

Vintage Ellis Park Racing…In Real Time…

Hidden Connection: 

Pigalle:

Splash…Splish…

On Your Mark…Get Set…