Saturday Night Live at Churchill Downs: Through the Eyes & Lens of Holly M. Smith

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(“Downs After Dark” scene / All Photos by Holly M. Smith)

Editor’ Note:

You can’t have a special event at Churchill Downs without Holly M. Smith. Just can’t.

The track plans one.

Holly plans to be there.

With camera in hand.

With visions in mind.

With images to be captured.

Here’s her looks from this Saturday night’s version of “Downs After Dark:”

A Night to Hold and Behold:

Flash Wear:

Mud Pie…

Claret Beret:

Brightwork:

Emery:

Vahva:

Camp Hale:

2025-06-22T10:01:33-04:00By 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