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Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky
Race fans try to pick their horses at Churchill Downs as they prepare for the running of the143rd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, May 6, 2017. Photo by John Sommers II /UPI
Fancy hats are the order of the day at the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky on May 6, 2017. The 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby will be run on a wet track due to the recent rain. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI
Fancy hats rule the day at Churchill Downs as they prepare for the running of the 143rd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, May 6, 2017. Photo by John Sommers /UPI
Fancy hats rule the day at Churchill Downs as they prepare for the running of the 143rd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, May 6, 2017. Photo by John Sommers II /UPI
A race fan buys a Mint Julep at Churchill Downs as she prepare for the running of the 143rd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, May 6, 2017. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Fancy hats are the order of the day at the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky on May 6, 2017. The 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby will be run on a wet track due to the recent rain. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI
Fancy hats are the order of the day as race fans crowd the paddock area at the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky on May 6, 2017. The 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby will be run on a wet track due to the recent rain. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI
Mint Julep are held at the ready at Churchill Downs as race fans prepare for the running of the143rd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, May 6, 2017. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Horse break from the starting gate in the 143rd running of Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Horse run into the first turn in the 143rd running of Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Horse run downs the front stretch in the 143rd running of Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Horse run downs the front stretch in the 143rd running of Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Always Dreaming, John Velasquez up, wins the 143rd running of Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI
Always Dreaming, John Velasquez up, wins the 143rd running of Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI
Always Dreaming, John Velasquez up, wins the 143rd running of Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI
Jockey John Velazquez aboard Always Dreaming celebrates winning the 143rd running of Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Always Dreaming, John Velasquez up, wins the 143rd running of Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI
Jockey John Velazquez aboard Always Dreaming throws roses to fans as he celebrates winning the 143rd running of Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Jockey John Velazquez celebrates with his family his victory aboard Always Dreaming in the 143rd running of Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Jockey John Velazquez sprays the winning connections with G.H. MUMM champagne as he celebrates his victory aboard Always Dreaming in the 143rd running of Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
Jockey John Velazquez sprays the winning connections with G.H. MUMM champagne as he celebrates his victory aboard Always Dreaming in the 143rd running of Kentucky Derby May 6, 2017 at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI