Hats the way to do it

The must-have piece for any woman to be seen in at the 2025 Kentucky Derby is an impressive hat.

Despite the poor weather, it is some sight at the track.

Excitement is building now for the big race.

Credit: Reuters
Credit: Reuters
Credit: Reuters

Derby day race ten – Derby City Distaff Stakes

A lot of non-runners in this race as a ten horse field set off:

  1. Kopion 11/4
  2. Hope Road 12/1
  3. Ways and Means 11/4
  4. Scylla 11/2
  5. Emery 10/1

Derby day race nine – American Turf Stakes

The wet weather was no issue for the horses in this race.

  1. Zulu Kingdom 15/8
  2. Test Score 6/1
  3. New Century 4/1
  4. Mi Bago 16/1
  5. Giocosa 25/1

Racegoers making an effort

While a lot of this event is all about fashion and flaunting what you have, some of the best outfits come at less of a cost.

Some attendees make their own hats to impress amongst the masses.

Sam Cypher of Wisconsin made her own hat for her first time at the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

Credit: Reuters
Credit: Reuters

Derby day race eight – Churchill Downs Stakes

None of the outsiders could make an impact in this one:

  1. Mindframe 3/1
  2. Banishing 11/2
  3. Nysos 2/1
  4. Book ‘Em Danno 7/1
  5. Mullikin 6/1
  6. Just Steel 40/1

Derby day race six – Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes

A first American winner of the day proved popular in this one:

  1. Think Big 9/4
  2. Boss Sully 8/1
  3. Unconquerable Keen 16/1
  4. Arrest Me Red 9/1
  5. Ambivalent 16/1