See the best photos, videos from 2024 Kentucky Derby: Mystik Dan’s win, fashion, celebrities
dennis varney, brian simms
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A lush, new paddock. Plenty of celebrity sightings. Memorable fashion moments. The 150th Kentucky Derby was all that and more as 156,710 people were on hand to watch Mystik Dan’s thrilling victory via a photo finish in the Run for the Roses on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
Here are some of the best photos and video from the first Saturday in May. On display was a Kentucky tradition, reflecting the grand spectacle the Kentucky Derby has become since it was first ran in 1875.
Mystik Dan, top with Brian Hernandez Jr. up, wins the 150th Kentucky Derby.
Mystik Dan, right with Brian Hernandez Jr. up, wins the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.
Brian Hernandez Jr. celebrates after winning the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby aboard Mystik Dan.
Kenny McPeek, the trainer for Mystik Dan, celebrates winning the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.
Fans in the paddock watch the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
Brian Hernandez Jr. guides Mystik Dan (3) just before winning the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Lance Gasaway, one of Mystik Dan’s owners, hoists the trophy and celebrates with the Kentucky Derby winner’s connections.
Spectators gather in the infield before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
A man carries a woman across a puddle in the infield ahead of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Specators watch the action ahead of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Spectators cheer during the eighth race of the day at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby Day.
Martha Barreto drinks a mint julep at Churchill Downs on Saturday. She found her fuchsia and orange fascinator online.
Jasmine Aleem and Nick Gooding are coordinated in yellow for Kentucky Derby 150 at Churchill Downs.
Karen Smith found her rose purse on Temu for Kentucky Derby 150. It went with her red and gold outfit. Her nails were done by Nail Envogue in Lexington.
John Allen wears a bright red suit for Kentucky Derby 150 at Churchill Downs. It’s the same suit he wore for Mardi Gras.
Saul Sugarman wears a dress he created to Kentucky Derby 150.
Jeff, Stacey and Reed Sheppard pose on the red carpet along with Reed’s girlfriend, Brailey Dizney, at the Kentucky Derby.
Martha Stewart is escorted through the crowds at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
NFL star Travis Kelce, also sometimes referred to as Mr. Taylor Swift, walks through the paddock at Churchill Downs ahead of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
A bow tie made of wood was hard to miss on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs.
Spectators overlook the paddock early in the day ahead of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Churchill Downs unveiled a new paddock for the 150th Kentucky Derby.
Garey Faulkner of Cincinnati stands near the paddock before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
A spectator wearing horse-themed socks waits near the paddock before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Gov. Andy Beshear shares his thoughts on the 150th Derby, and his Derby pick: Sierra Leone for the horse’s connection to Kentucky. pic.twitter.com/F3dc6IcVP9
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