Photos: Scenes from the Kentucky Derby

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Photos: Scenes from the Kentucky Derby

The 2014 Kentucky Derby will be the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby. Here are some scenes from Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 03: The field comes out of the starter's gate to start the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 03: California Chrome #5, ridden by Victor Espinoza, crosses the finish line to win the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 03: Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates atop of California Chrome #5 after crossing the finish line to win the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 03: Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates atop of California Chrome #5 after crossing the finish line to win the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 03: California Chrome #5, ridden by Victor Espinoza, crosses the finish line to win the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 03: Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates atop of California Chrome #5 after crossing the finish line to win the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 03: California Chrome with Victor Espinoza up crosses the finish line to win the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Rosie Napravnik rides Untapable to victory during the 140th running of the Kentucky Oaks horse race at Churchill Downs Friday, May 2, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

NEWMARKET, ENGLAND - MAY 03: Kieren Fallon riding Night Of Thunder (L) win The Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket racecourse on May 03, 2014 in Newmarket, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Exercise rider Bryan Beccia takes Kentucky Derby entrant Ride On Curlin for a morning workout at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 03: A horse and jockey walk past the twin spires prior to the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

A horse goes for a morning workout at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Fans arrive before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

A horse goes for a morning workout at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Military personal look over the track at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

A new video screen is seen at sunrise at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)

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LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 03: The field comes out of the starter's gate to start the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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