(Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher / Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

A whirlwind of activity at the big ball yard — that we call Churchill Downs — in Louisville on Sunday.

There were Kentucky Oaks contenders bouncing around.

There were Kentucky Derby hopefuls brining hope.

There was the new turf course that was installed in 2021 and it played host to horses for the very first time, too.

Here’s a few looks from the incredible eyes and lens of the talented Holly M. Smith:

Caravel, on the brand new grass course at Churchill Downs:

Dream Lith:

Mira Mission:

A Couple on the Grand Tour:

Iberville & Kneesnhips:

Calvary Charge:

Red Run:

A Look at The New Turf Course at Churchill Downs:

Cowan: 

More Calvary Charge:

Breeders’ Cup Sprint Winner Aloha West:

Manny Wah:

Saturday’s G2 Elkhorn Stakes Winner Channel Cat:

Goddess of Fire:

A Loose Horse Finds Company & Safe Recovery:

Nostalgic:

Channel Maker:

Shahama:

Derby & Oaks saddle cloths for the Pletcher barn:

KY Derby Hopeful Tawny Port:

KY Oaks Hopeful Nest:

KY Derby Hopeful Power of Medina:

KY Oaks Hopeful Shahama:

Hall of Fame Trainer Todd Pletcher keeps a watchful eye:

KY Derby Hopeful Mo Donegal:

KY Derby Hopeful Crown Pride:

Summer Is Tomorrow:

Power of Medina:

Nest: