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Friday’s KY Derby / Oaks Photo Album: Through the Eyes & Lens of the Incredible Holly M. Smith
May 1st, 2026
(So Happy gets a good look / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) (Trainer Brad Cox / All Photos by Holly M. Smith) Editor's Note: It's G1 Kentucky Oaks Day. Holly M. Smith -- our bestie and top photographer -- is a busy gal. But doesn't stop her from feeding us her
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Turfway Park President Chip Bach To Retire on Saturday
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Jeff Ruby Steaks Day: Through the Eyes & Lens of Our Great Friend & Fancy Photographer Holly M. Smith
March 23rd, 2026
Notes, Quotes From Stakes Events at Turfway Park on Saturday: Lorelei Lee Wins Bourbonette Oaks & More
March 23rd, 2026
Notes, Quotes From G3 Jeff Ruby Steaks: Fulleffort
March 23rd, 2026
Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Cox Happy With Easterly, Autobahn Going Into Saturday’s G2 Louisiana Derby
March 18th, 2026
McLean’s Selections for Turfway Park on Saturday, March 21 — G3 Jeff Ruby Steaks Day
March 18th, 2026

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