The Craziest Hats of the Kentucky Derby

  • A woman fixes her Derby hat while headed to the track before the 2014 Kentucky Derby.
    Matt Slocum—AP
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  • Tracy Abney before the in a bright pink Derby hat.
    Mark Zerof—USA Today Sports
    2 of 7
  • Scott and Jan Baty of Traverse City, Mich., in matching flamingo hats.
    David Goldman—AP
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  • Tami Purcell of Knoxville, Tenn. looks on wearing a festive, natural toned Derby hat.
    Dylan Buell—Getty Images
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  • Wearing a horse mask, Frank Ortiz heads to the infield prior to the race.
    Charlie Riedel—AP
    5 of 7
  • Ashley Cebak in a bright pink, green and yellow derby hat.
    Jamie Rhodes—USA Today Sports
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  • A woman makes her way to the track in a stunning black and red Derby hat.
    Matt Slocum—AP
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May 3, 2014 4:17 PM EDT

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