And they’re off!
The 151st Kentucky Derby took place Saturday afternoon, bringing high-stakes races and, of course, a host of fabulous outfits and mint juleps galore.
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All eyes were peeled for the Run for the Roses, in which Journalism was a heavy favorite to take the crown, with speed stats that topped the rest of the field.
But, it was Sovereignty who was ultimately victorious.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, dressed in pastel purple, was in Louisville and gave the “Riders Up” command before the final race, blowing a kiss as she introduced the jockeys.
Soggy skies didn’t deter fans from showing up Churchill Downs, and the lavish headwear typically seen at the races doubled as shields from the rain.
These are some of our favorite looks of the day and pictures of the races:
