LOOK — Trust us when we say we’ve got friends in all the right places when it comes to Louisville, Kentucky! And it takes an experienced and fascinated eye to capture behind-the-scenes moments like these.  Photos from the 138th Kentucky Oaks and Derby Races this past weekend – May 4th & 5th.  As you can see a stop at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY, should be on every traveler’s list of destinations and even better if it’s during Derby Time!

 Special Thanks to Billy & Kim!

 

138th Kentucky Oaks    –    Churchill Downs Pinked Out!  Photo by Bill Crossfield

 

 

 

 

 

 

138th Kentucky Oaks - In the Paddock at Churchill Downs Photo by Bill Crossfield

 

 

 

 

 

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Feathered Out ~ 138th Kentucky Derby. Photo by Bill Crossfield

Unbridled at the Kentucky Derby 138th . Photo by Bill Crossfield

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Die-hard Fan at the 138th Kentucky Derby. Photo by Bill Crossfield

 

138th Kentucky Derby - A view in.. Photo by Bill Crossfield

138th Kentucky Derby - Front Line

Mint Julep Collectors - 138th Kentucky Derby. Photo by Kim Smith.

Barbaro Statue at Gate One Churchill Downs - 138th Kentucky Derby. Photo by Bill Crossfield

The Infamous Infield - Kentucky Derby 138. Photo by Kim Smith

View from the 6th Floor Sky Terrace - Kentucky Derby 138. Photo by Kim Smith

After every great celebration, there's the clean up. Photo by Bill Crossfield