The day began with news that favorite I Want Revenge would stay in the barn.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
The other news was the rain, which competed for attention with the Twin Spires.
Photo: Rick Samuels
But, the roses were always in focus.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Pausing to honor America.
Photo: Elizabeth Lovejoy
Doing a little shopping - Derby style.
Photo: Elizabeth Lovejoy
Posing for the camera before getting to work.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Derby Fashion
Photo: Elizabeth Lovejoy
Photo: Elizabeth Lovejoy
Photo: Mike Corrado
Photo: Elizabeth Lovejoy
Photo: Elizabeth Lovejoy
Photo: Mike Corrado
Derby Fashion?
Photo: Elizabeth Lovejoy
This is the winner.
Photo: Mike Corrado
No, I have the winner.
Photo: Elizabeth Lovejoy
This may take more studying.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Someone picked the right one.
Photo: Mike Corrado
It's all about having the right hat.
Photo: Mike Corrado
Photo: Mike Corrado
Photo: Mike Corrado
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Photo: Elizabeth Lovejoy
Photo: Mike Corrado
Mike Smith takes time out to sign.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
In these economic times, everyone has to chip in.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Reflecting on Derby Day.
Photo: Courtney V. Bearse
Honoring Eight Belles before the race named for her.
Photo: Courtney V. Bearse
Rick Porter, owner of Eight Belles, receives an American flag from the US Navy prior to the 1st running of the Eight Belles (gr. III) at Churchill Downs.
Photo: Courtney V. Bearse
Going to the post in the Eight Belles
Photo: Courtney V. Bearse
Go, go, go.
Photo: Mike Corrado
Einstein treated the fans to a repeat performance in the Woodford Reserve.