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Mysticism Dan's victory, fashion, celebrities

A lush, new paddock. Lots of celebrity sightings. Unforgettable fashion moments. The 150th Kentucky Derby had all that and more, as 156,710 people were on hand to watch Mystik Dan's thrilling photo-finish victory in the Run for the Roses on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

Here are some of the best photos and videos from the first Saturday in May. On display was a Kentucky tradition that reflected the magnificent spectacle that the Kentucky Derby has become since its first run in 1875.

Mystik Dan, riding with Brian Hernandez Jr., wins the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Mystik Dan, riding with Brian Hernandez Jr., wins the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Mystik Dan, right next to Brian Hernandez Jr., wins the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.Mystik Dan, right next to Brian Hernandez Jr., wins the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Mystik Dan, right next to Brian Hernandez Jr., wins the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Brian Hernandez Jr. celebrates his victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby aboard Mystik Dan.Brian Hernandez Jr. celebrates his victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby aboard Mystik Dan.

Brian Hernandez Jr. celebrates his victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby aboard Mystik Dan.

Kenny McPeek, Mystik Dan's trainer, celebrates winning the 150th Kentucky Derby.Kenny McPeek, Mystik Dan's trainer, celebrates winning the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Kenny McPeek, Mystik Dan's trainer, celebrates winning the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Fans in the paddock watch the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.Fans in the paddock watch the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

Fans in the paddock watch the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

Brian Hernandez Jr. leads Mystik Dan (3) shortly before victory in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.Brian Hernandez Jr. leads Mystik Dan (3) shortly before victory in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Brian Hernandez Jr. leads Mystik Dan (3) shortly before victory in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Lance Gasaway, one of Mystik Dan's owners, lifts the trophy and celebrates with the Kentucky Derby winner's connections.Lance Gasaway, one of Mystik Dan's owners, lifts the trophy and celebrates with the Kentucky Derby winner's connections.

Lance Gasaway, one of Mystik Dan's owners, lifts the trophy and celebrates with the Kentucky Derby winner's connections.

Spectators gather in the infield before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.Spectators gather in the infield before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Spectators gather in the infield before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

A man carries a woman across a puddle in the infield before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.A man carries a woman across a puddle in the infield before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

A man carries a woman across a puddle in the infield before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Spectators watch the action before the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.Spectators watch the action before the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Spectators watch the action before the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Spectators cheer during the eighth race of the day at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby Day.Spectators cheer during the eighth race of the day at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby Day.

Spectators cheer during the eighth race of the day at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby Day.

Martha Barreto drinks a mint julep at Churchill Downs on Saturday. She found her fuchsia and orange fascinator online.Martha Barreto drinks a mint julep at Churchill Downs on Saturday. She found her fuchsia and orange fascinator online.

Martha Barreto drinks a mint julep at Churchill Downs on Saturday. She found her fuchsia and orange fascinator online.

Jasmine Aleem and Nick Gooding coordinate in yellow for the Kentucky Derby 150 at Churchill Downs.Jasmine Aleem and Nick Gooding coordinate in yellow for the Kentucky Derby 150 at Churchill Downs.

Jasmine Aleem and Nick Gooding coordinate in yellow for the Kentucky Derby 150 at Churchill Downs.

Karen Smith found her Kentucky Derby 150 rose handbag on Temu. It matched her red and gold outfit. Her nails were done by Nail Envogue in Lexington.Karen Smith found her Kentucky Derby 150 rose handbag on Temu. It matched her red and gold outfit. Her nails were done by Nail Envogue in Lexington.

Karen Smith found her Kentucky Derby 150 rose handbag on Temu. It matched her red and gold outfit. Her nails were done by Nail Envogue in Lexington.

John Allen wears a bright red suit for the Kentucky Derby 150 at Churchill Downs. It's the same suit he wore to carnival.John Allen wears a bright red suit for the Kentucky Derby 150 at Churchill Downs. It's the same suit he wore to carnival.

John Allen wears a bright red suit for the Kentucky Derby 150 at Churchill Downs. It's the same suit he wore to carnival.

Saul Sugarman wears a dress he designed for the Kentucky Derby 150.Saul Sugarman wears a dress he designed for the Kentucky Derby 150.

Saul Sugarman wears a dress he designed for the Kentucky Derby 150.

Jeff, Stacey and Reed Sheppard pose with Reed's girlfriend Brailey Dizney on the red carpet at the Kentucky Derby.Jeff, Stacey and Reed Sheppard pose with Reed's girlfriend Brailey Dizney on the red carpet at the Kentucky Derby.

Jeff, Stacey and Reed Sheppard pose with Reed's girlfriend Brailey Dizney on the red carpet at the Kentucky Derby.

Martha Stewart is escorted through the crowd at Churchill Downs on Saturday.Martha Stewart is escorted through the crowd at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

Martha Stewart is escorted through the crowd at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

NFL star Travis Kelce, sometimes referred to as Mr. Taylor Swift, walks through the paddock at Churchill Downs before Saturday's Kentucky Derby.NFL star Travis Kelce, sometimes referred to as Mr. Taylor Swift, walks through the paddock at Churchill Downs before Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

NFL star Travis Kelce, sometimes referred to as Mr. Taylor Swift, walks through the paddock at Churchill Downs before Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

A wooden fly was hard to miss on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs.A wooden fly was hard to miss on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs.

A wooden fly was hard to miss on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs.

Spectators survey the paddock early in the day ahead of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.Spectators survey the paddock early in the day ahead of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

Spectators survey the paddock early in the day ahead of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

Churchill Downs unveiled a new paddock for the 150th Kentucky Derby.Churchill Downs unveiled a new paddock for the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs unveiled a new paddock for the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Garey Faulkner of Cincinnati stands near the paddock before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.Garey Faulkner of Cincinnati stands near the paddock before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

Garey Faulkner of Cincinnati stands near the paddock before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

A spectator wearing horse-themed socks waits near the paddock before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.A spectator wearing horse-themed socks waits near the paddock before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

A spectator wearing horse-themed socks waits near the paddock before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Fans enter the track at Churchill Downs on Saturday for the 150th Kentucky Derby.Fans enter the track at Churchill Downs on Saturday for the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Fans enter the track at Churchill Downs on Saturday for the 150th Kentucky Derby.

A jockey rides his bike back to the barns after morning practice Saturday before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.A jockey rides his bike back to the barns after morning practice Saturday before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

A jockey rides his bike back to the barns after morning practice Saturday before the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

On the day of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, the horses are bathed after morning training.On the day of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, the horses are bathed after morning training.

On the day of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, the horses are bathed after morning training.

Mystik Dan wins the historic 2024 Kentucky Derby in a three-way photo finish at Churchill Downs

See celebrities on the red carpet at the Kentucky Derby 150. Jimmy Fallon, Wyonna Judd and more

Bold colors dominate the fashion choices at the 150th Kentucky Derby. See photos

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