Bold colors, big hats and fast horses: Photos of the 150th Preakness Stakes

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Journalism took the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday with a thrilling come-from-behind win. But the dramatic finish wasn’t the only lasting image from Baltimore.

Thousands of fans both in the infield and in the stands were decked out in fun and vibrant outfits to enjoy one of the biggest events in horse racing. These included celebrities like former Baltimore Ravens linebacker and Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and social media star Griffin Johnson.

Let’s take a closer look at what went down Saturday afternoon.

Preakness Stakes Horse Racing (Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP)
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Preakness Stakes Horse Racing (Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP)
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Preakness Stakes Horse Racing (Nick Wass / AP)
Nick Wass / AP
A woman tries on hats prior to the 150th Preakness Stakes (Bonnie Cash / Alamy)
Bonnie Cash / Alamy
Preakness Stakes Horse Racing (Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP)
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
A jockey sits on the railing as guests in decorative hats arrive  for the 150th Preakness Stakes (Getty Images; AP; Alamy)
Getty Images; AP; Alamy
Preakness Stakes Horse Racing (Julio Cortez / AP)
(Julio Cortez / AP)
150th Preakness Stakes (Emilee Chinn / Getty Images)
(Emilee Chinn / Getty Images)
Preakness Stakes Horse Racing (Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP)
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Spectators stand at the betting windows in the grandstands prior to the 150th Preakness Stakes (Emilee Chinn / Getty Images)
Emilee Chinn / Getty Images
Horse Racing: 150th Preakness (Tommy Gilligan / Imagn Images)
Tommy Gilligan / Imagn Images
A guest in a yellow hat prepares to make a bet at Pimlico Race Course (Bonnie Cash / Alamy)
Bonnie Cash / Alamy
Preakness Stakes Horse Racing (Julio Cortez / AP)
Julio Cortez / AP
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