Horses and Hats: 2018 Kentucky Derby in Photos

Outrageous hats and wild-patterned suits were on full display at the 144th Kentucky Derby, despite soggy and muddy conditions at the track.

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Mike Smith rides Justify to victory during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Louisville, Ky.
Mike Smith rides Justify to victory during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Louisville, Ky.
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Jockey Mike Smith celebrates after winning the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Jockey Mike Smith celebrates after winning the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Jockey Mike Smith poses for a photo in the winner's circle atop of Justify #7 after winning the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Jockey Mike Smith poses for a photo in the winner's circle atop of Justify #7 after winning the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Justify #7, ridden by jockey Mike Smith, wins the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby during the 144th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Justify #7, ridden by jockey Mike Smith, wins the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby during the 144th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Mike Smith celebrates after riding Justify to victory during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Louisville, Ky.
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Mike Smith celebrates after riding Justify to victory during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Louisville, Ky.
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Mike Smith rides Justify to victory during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Louisville, Ky.
Mike Smith rides Justify to victory during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Louisville, Ky.
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Horses leave the starting gate for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Louisville, Ky.
Horses leave the starting gate for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Louisville, Ky.
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A race fan with a horse mask looks on prior to the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A race fan with a horse mask looks on prior to the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman wears a fancy yellow haton Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman wears a fancy yellow haton Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Proctor's Ledge #6, ridden by John Velazquez, wins the Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Proctor's Ledge #6, ridden by John Velazquez, wins the Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A spectator wears a fancy hat during the Kentucky Derby on May 5, 2018 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY.
A spectator wears a fancy hat during the Kentucky Derby on May 5, 2018 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY.
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A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Mint Juleps sit on ice on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Mint Juleps sit on ice on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A couple dresses up as "Mary Poppins" characters on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A couple dresses up as "Mary Poppins" characters on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman enjoys a drink on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman enjoys a drink on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman wears a hat designed after a bowl of rice on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman wears a hat designed after a bowl of rice on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Derby fan with a big red rose on top of his hat during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5th, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Derby fan with a big red rose on top of his hat during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5th, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman wearing a festive hat looks on prior to the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman wearing a festive hat looks on prior to the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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An Elvis impersonator on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
An Elvis impersonator on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman wears a hat before the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
A woman wears a hat before the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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A man wears a rose strewn mohawk hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A man wears a rose strewn mohawk hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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American Gal #8, ridden by Jose L. Ortiz wins the Humana Distaff on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
American Gal #8, ridden by Jose L. Ortiz wins the Humana Distaff on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A man wears a helmet decorated with horses on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A man wears a helmet decorated with horses on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 05: A spectator wears a fancy hat during the Kentucky Derby on May 5, 2018 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 05: A spectator wears a fancy hat during the Kentucky Derby on May 5, 2018 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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A woman wears a fancy hat during an undercard race on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman wears a fancy hat during an undercard race on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A man wears a blow up suit in the shape of a jockey and his horse on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A man wears a blow up suit in the shape of a jockey and his horse on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A women wear fancy hats and enjoy Oaks Lillies on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A women wear fancy hats and enjoy Oaks Lillies on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman wears a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A derby fan with a color and useful hat during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5th, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A derby fan with a color and useful hat during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5th, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Derby fans walk the paddock during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5th, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Derby fans walk the paddock during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5th, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A woman wear a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A woman wear a fancy hat on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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A man and woman wear their Derby finest on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A man and woman wear their Derby finest on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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