(Secret Oath / Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

The sun did finally shine on one of our most favorite Kentucky homes — Churchill Downs — on Friday. And, the sun did finally shine on some of the best horses headed into this year’s versions of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks.

Weep no more, my friends.

More sunshine is coming. Sooner or later.

Weep no more, my pals.

More horses are coming, too. Sooner or later.

Weep no more, my horse friends.

More fun is coming.

Here’s a few looks by our own Holly M. Smith, who appreciated the sun today more than most of us:

KY Derby Hopeful, G1 Arkansas Derby Winner Cyberknife:

 

KY Oaks Hopeful Secret Oath:

KY Derby Hopeful & GR1 Dubai Derby Winner Crown Pride:

2021 KY Derby Winner Mandaloun:

Unified Report:

Interstate Daydream:

 

Marr Time: