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The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve serves as an ideal sporting event to combine amazing fashion with elite competition as the finest array of hats for any horse racing event compliment the best 3-year-olds on the planet competing in the historic run for the roses.

When you think of “Derby Fashion,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Hats? Tea dresses? Pinstripe suits? Maybe florals? All of those iconic concepts are deeply rooted in the culture of horse racing, and you are bound to see each of them at the track this season.

But there’s another setting that supports some pretty clear fashion ideas, and that’s spring and summer music festivals. Every year, you don’t have to do anything more than log on to TikTok to see the trends being set by festival-goers nationwide. Two iconic settings. Two distinct vibes and looks.

The 148th edition of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 7 under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs, and when the starting gates open shortly before 7 p.m. ET as many as 20 Thoroughbreds will be all business as they run the most important race of their lives.

But have you ever wondered what are these horses like when they’re not on the track?

The countdown to the Triple Crown is officially on, and if you haven't watched the trio of races in the past, prepare to get FOMO after learning 11 reasons why you always should.

As a major prep race on the road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park always attracts plenty of attention.

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