The calm before the storm (or is it the calm after the storm?)
Photo: Jeffrey Snyder
Every little bit helps sweep the water away.
Photo: ALEXANDER BARKOFF
Two Churchill Legends: Aristides and Pat Day.
Photo: ALEXANDER BARKOFF
State Police officers walk past the new Peb mural on the second floor.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Passing through security.
Photo: ALEXANDER BARKOFF
Are you interested in a $1000 Mint Julep?
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Or, maybe this is more your style - I'll take the big one.
Photo: Jeffrey Snyder
Studying the possibilities.
Photo: ALEXANDER BARKOFF
Have I got a tip for you.
Photo: ALEXANDER BARKOFF
Just a dollar to show your support for your Derby pick and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Some serious horsepower on display here.
Photo: Jeffrey Snyder
Derby Hats are always in style.
Photo: Jeffrey Snyder
Photo: Jeffrey Snyder
Some Derby Hats are always in style.
Photo: ALEXANDER BARKOFF
Derby Jockey Javier Castellano (Big Truck) takes time out to greet fans.
Photo: ALEXANDER BARKOFF
Unroll the red carpet, a star is arriving.
Photo: ALEXANDER BARKOFF
It's Horse of the Year Curlin.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Curlin draws a crowd - is that horse running today?
Photo: ALEXANDER BARKOFF
These fans are in the pink.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Does that horse have a ticket?
Photo: ALEXANDER BARKOFF
Susan Sommwe-Luarca paints in the paddock at Churchill Downs a portrait of Affirmed to commemorate the 30th running of Affirmed's Kentucky Derby victory. The painting is to be auctioned on E-Bay for charity.
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