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Atlanta Steeplechase

Atlanta Steeplechase

The Parade of the Bear Creek Hounds opens the 44th annual Atlanta Steeplechase at Kingston Downs southeast of Rome on Saturday.

Kathleen Gegan shows off her hat, which finished second in the beautiful hat category.

Xavier Aizpuru rides Twister Crossing to a win in the third race.

McKenzie Jenkins (in sunglasses) is in line for judging in the children's category of the hat contest.

Xavier Aizpuru rides Twister Crossing first over the hurdle.

Paige Carmichael shows off her whimsical hat.

Sharon Wilson (left) and Joyce Owens relax at the races.

Danielle Hodsdon rode The Price of Love (right) to victory in the Georgia Cup.

Colleen Flynn holds onto her hat.

Marching bagpipers open the show.

Contestants in one of the hat contests line up for judging.

Danielle Hodsdon (right) riding The Price of Love, took first place ahead of Padge Whelan and Dictinas's Boy in the Georgia Cup.

Contestants show off their hats.

Pat Berryhill celebrates after winning the whimsical category of the hat contest.

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The Parade of the Bear Creek Hounds opens the 44th annual Atlanta Steeplechase at Kingston Downs southeast of Rome on Saturday.

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