Jockey John Velazquez (L) celebrates with trainer Bob Baffert after their horse Authentic won the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday. It was Baffert's sixth Derby win. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Velazquez hoists the trophy after his and Authentic's victory. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Authentic and Velazquez don the blanket of roses in the winner's circle after the race. Photo by Michelle Haas Hutchins/UPI | License Photo
Velazquez (C), riding Authentic, leads the field as they round the first turn. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
By the time the field passed the finish line for the first time, Velazquez and Authentiche were on a lead they would never surrender. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Kentucky Derby horse owners were among the few attend the races, showing off their attire. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
The few in attendance wore face masks to protect against coronavirus. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Horses race to the finish line in front of empty seats during the eighth race prior to the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. The stands were empty for the day of races. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
The windows in the famed Churchill Downs twin spires are draped with pink curtains for breast cancer awareness during the running of the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, the day before the Kentucky Derby. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Florent Geroux celebrates aboard Shedaresthedevil after winning the Kentucky Oaks. Photo by Michelle Haas Hutchins/UPI | License Photo
Shedaresthedevil (R) leads the Oaks in the first turn. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Jockeys wearing masks made their way in to the paddock before a race prior to the Oaks. Photo by Michelle Haas Hutchins/UPI | License Photo
The clubhouses and grandstands were almost empty but some decked out in pink for Oaks Day on Friday. Photo by Michelle Haas Hutchins/UPI | License Photo
Dee Justice, wearing a mask, gloves and a face shield, makes a drink for a patron at Churchill Downs on Friday. Photo by Michelle Haas Hutchins/UPI | License Photo
The grandstands are empty at Churchill Downs as fans will not be allowed to attend the races. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Wagering windows are empty, with no fans in attendance. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Kentucky Derby favorite Tiz the Law (L) is led around on a muddy track during an early morning workout Thursday as he prepares for the race at Churchill Downs. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Finnick the Fierce was scratched. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Weather was
expected to be sunny and warm on Saturday for the race. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI |
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South Bend, with jockey Tyler Gaffalione aboard, finished last in the field of 15. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Santa Anita Derby winner Honor A.P. finished fourth. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Storm the Court gallops a muddy track during early morning workouts at Churchill Downs on Wednesday. He finished sixth. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Tiz the Law, who had been favored to win the Derby, works out on the track earlier in the week. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Enforceable, who raced with jockey Adam Beschizza aboard, finished seventh. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
King Guillermo (L) was to race with jockey Sammy Camacho, but was scratched. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
NY Traffic, with jockey Paco Lopez aboard, finished eighth. John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo
Derby winner Authentic, who was runner-up at the Santa Anita Derby, paid $18.80 to win. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo