KY Oaks / KY Derby Photo Album: Sunday’s Version Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

(Mo Donegal gets a trip around the shed row / Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’s Note:

It is still a little slow going at Churchill Downs, when it comes to the rush of Kentucky Derby hopefuls arriving on location.

A few are here, already.

A few are on their way, soon to be.

Most will get their final major works in before departing their present locales to make the journey to the greatest racing venue in the world and the sport’s greatest race of all time.

Here are a few looks on Sunday, when the sun was still shining bright.

A few more will be forthcoming soon.

We promise.

Here’s our looks from the talented and always working Holly M. Smith:

2021 KY Derby Winner Mandaloun:

KY Derby Hopeful & G2 Wood Memorial Winner Mo Donegal:

Interstate Daydream:

Mind Control:

Misbehaved:

My Prankster:

The G.O.A.T., LOL:

2022-04-18T09:54:52-04:00By 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