Photos from the 152nd Kentucky Derby: The best day in horse racing, the 'sport of kings'

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The Head-Turning Hats of the 2026 Kentucky Derby

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Ahead of the 152nd annual horse race at Churchill Downs, attendees trotted out some eye-catching ensembles. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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The New York Times
The New York Times5/2/2026

The Head-Turning Hats of the 2026 Kentucky Derby

Ahead of the 152nd annual horse race at Churchill Downs, attendees trotted out some eye-catching ensembles.

Photos from the 152nd Kentucky Derby: The best day in horse racing, the 'sport of kings'
NBC News
NBC News
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5/2/2026

Photos from the 152nd Kentucky Derby: the best day in horse racing, the 'Sport of Kings'

Every year, the Kentucky Derby produces some of the best visuals in sports: horses galloping around a dirt track, the stands filled with spectators dressed in linen suits, gaudy dresses and even gaudier hats, the twin spires of Churchill Downs looming above. The Derby has gone on like this for more than 150 years.