Kentucky Derby 2023: Dannielynn Birkhead, Jack Harlow & More Watch The ‘Run For The Roses’

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May 7, 2023 10:14AM EDT

See all the photos from the Kentucky Derby 2023!

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Kentucky Derby 2023

Kentucky Derby 2023 — Grab a mint julep and a festive hat because it’s time for The Kentucky Derby! The 149th running of ‘the fasted two minutes in sports’ takes place on May 6, and despite the cloudy weather in the forecast, the stars are coming out for this epic event.

The springtime extravaganza always draws a huge crowd to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky – 170,000 capacity. Among the throng of watchers are some of the biggest celebrities from the sports, music, television, and entertainment world. All come to see which horse will walk away a winner – and which lucky bettor made the right call.

Taking place on the first Saturday in May, the Kentucky Derby caps a two-week-long festival. The race, one of many taking place today, puts three-year-old Thoroughbred horses to the test. Trainers, jockeys, and owners all hope that their horse will win and go on to complete the Triple Crown in horse racing: The Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. There have been two Triple Crown winners in the past decade – American Pharoah in 2015, and Justify in 2018.

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Kentucky Derby 2023 — Larry and his daughter Dannielynn Birkhead arrive on the red carpet at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 6, 2023. The daughter of the late Anna Nicole smith was gorgeous in a yellow sunflower gown as she looked so much like her mother.

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Kentucky Derby 2023 — Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany arrived at the Kentucky Derby matching in purple. Brittany stunned in a purple tweed mini dress by Chanel with a matching tweed bag.

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Kentucky Derby 2023 — Smokey Robinson and his stunning wife Frances Gladney are seen at the Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2023. The music legend wore a red blazer over an all white outfit, while his wife opted for a red and white floral suit by Dolce & Gabbana, a matching D&G white bag and large red hat.

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Kentucky Derby 2023 — Miss Kentucky, Hannah Edelen, arrives on the red carpet at Churchill Downs. She was elegnat in a strapless orange dress with an asymmetrical skirt, and matching floral hat.

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Kentucky Derby 2023 — Jack Harlow and other guests guests arrive on the red carpet at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The rapper, who is a Louisville native, is a staple at the annual event.

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Horse Racing Kentucky Derby Day, Louisville, USA – 07 May 2023

Horse Racing Kentucky Derby Day, Louisville, USA – 07 May 2023 — , 2023, Louisville, KY, USA: Mage (8), ridden by Javier Castellano, wins the Kentucky Derby (Grade 1) on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on in Louisville, Kentucky. Evers/Eclipse Sportswire/CSM(Credit Image: © Evers/Cal Sport Media)
Horse Racing Kentucky Derby Day, Louisville, USA – 07 May 2023

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Horse Racing Kentucky Derby Day, Louisville, USA – 07 May 2023

Horse Racing Kentucky Derby Day, Louisville, USA – 07 May 2023 — , 2024, Louisville, Kentucky, USA: Mage (8) ridden by Javier Castellano wins the Kentucky Derby (Grade 1) at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on th, 2023. Jessica Morgan/Eclipse Sportswire/CSM
Horse Racing Kentucky Derby Day, Louisville, USA – 07 May 2023

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Horse Racing Kentucky Derby Day, Louisville, USA – 07 May 2023

Horse Racing Kentucky Derby Day, Louisville, USA – 07 May 2023 — , 2023, Louisville, KY, USA: Mage (8), ridden by Javier Castellano, wins the Kentucky Derby (Grade 1) on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on in Louisville, Kentucky. Evers/Eclipse Sportswire/CSM
Horse Racing Kentucky Derby Day, Louisville, USA – 07 May 2023

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Kentucky Derby 2023 — Race fans walk around the new paddock as they wait for the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday, May 6, 2023. Guests were dressed for the event.

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Kentucky Derby 2023 — Race #1 of the 149th annual Kentucky Derby rounds the 4th corner at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on May 5th, 2023. Crowds cheered in the audience.

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Kentucky Derby 2023 — Horses race to the finish on he seventh race on the turf as fans wait for the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday, May 6, 2023. Nother Better won the race.

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Kentucky Derby 2023 — General Jim with Luis Saez abord wins the Pat Day Mile Stakes at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby is later today.

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Kentucky Derby 2023 — Beauty contest contestants arrive to enjoy the day at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby is later today.

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Kentucky Derby 2023 — Race fans make a fashion statement as they enjoy the day at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby is later today.
149th Kentucky Derby, Louisville, United States – 06 May 2023

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