(Backside of Churchill Downs / All Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

Kentucky Derby 149 is fast approaching, kind of like a 3YO colt in the final strides of the “Run for the Roses.” But you don’t have to miss a single second of the exciting action leading up to this year’s stirring rendition.

That’s because our very own, bestie — the affable, dazzling and ultra-talented Holly M. Smith — makes her way to the Churchill Downs backside every morning to capture all the glory and the horses in full action and we are able to present them here for your review and enjoyment.

So, without further adieu, here is Holly’s Wednesday sampling…enjoy:

Nothing Like a Morning at Churchill Downs…Nothing…:

 

Mimi Katsuki:

Hit Show:

Taxed:

Verifying: 

Wet Paint: 

Hoosier Philly: 

Sun Thunder: 

Jace’s Road:

 

 

Hit Show: 

Defining Purposes: 

Southlawn: 

Sun Thunder: 

Lots of Action in the Chute: 

Flying Connection: 

Southlawn: 

Flying Connections:

Pretty Mischievous 

Magje: 

Derma Sotogake (JPN):

Continuar: 

Major Dude: 

Forte: 

Tapit Trice: 

Kingsbarns: