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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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