KY Oaks / Derby Photo Album From the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith: Cyberknife Looks Sharp

(Cyberknife — winner of the G1 Arkansas Derby — makes his rounds at Churchill Downs / Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

It has been rather quite along the backside of Churchill Downs so far this Spring. A few shippers have arrived. A few Kentucky Derby hopefuls are holding up well and holding out hope, still. A couple of Kentucky Oaks possibles are making their daily routines.

But, so far, it is the calm before the storms coming.

Here’s a few views this weekend from our very own Holly M. Smith. Enjoy.

Cyberknife:

Crown Pride:

And…just for good measure…former KY Oaks Winner — Shedaresthedevil:

And…one more photo…just because we can:

2022-04-10T18:57:16-04:00By 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