Horse racing fans flock to Canterbury Park to watch the Kentucky Derby

The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby took place on Saturday. Well-dressed fans came out to Canterbury Park in Shakopee to watch the race and take part in the pageantry.

Photos by Alex Kormann Star Tribune

May 6, 2023 — 8:12pm

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Racing fans react while watching the finish of the 149th Kentucky Derby.

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Brooke Tonsfeldt reacts while watching the running of the 149th Kentucky Derby.

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Makenna Apolloni riding Honey Monster jumps over hurdles as part of a demonstration during a Kentucky Derby Party.

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Boyd Williams, Kai Kyle, 10 months, and his father Keyon Kylecompete in the men's best dressed contest during a Kentucky Derby Party.

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Mark Irving, a racing ambassador from Great Britain wears special shoes to honor King Charles III's coronation during a Kentucky Derby Party.

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Keyon Kyle poses for a portrait.

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Queta and Kyle Henerson chat outside during a Kentucky Derby Party.

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Two horse racing rans wear very large hats as they walk into main entrance of Canterbury Park.

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Trisha Sommerness poses for a portrait.

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Jenna Slack poses for a photo while her daughter, Mila, 3, stares at a horse named Belle Amie Z.

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Mila Slack, 3, smiles as she waits with her mother to be judged in the women's best dressed contest.

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Jamie Krier poses for a portrait with his homemade hat.

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Women wait in line t be judged for the best hat contest during a Kentucky Derby Party.

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Michael Hennis wears a custom lapel pin during a Kentucky Derby Party.

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Josie Gall and Carley Sheiele, left to right, tied for first place in the women's best hat contest.

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Three horse racing fans sit and chat during a Kentucky Derby Party.

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