Guests enjoy a Southern brunch before the races begin.

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Kentucky folk musicians Olivia Peppiatt and Ella Webster.

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John and Sara Peacock.

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The Photo Finish, made with Castle & Key Sacred Spring Vodka.

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From left; Mary Quinn Ramer, VisitLEX president; Jon Carloftis; Leslie Miller, VisitLEX vice president of marketing; and Colleen Glenn, G&G vice president, marketing.

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Oscar Bates and Kathleen Overton.

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Apricot bourbon short rib served on a cornbread crisp with rosemary aioli.

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David and Suzanne Chamberland with Emily and Robert E. Barnes II.

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The Paddock Building offers new dining venues and unparalleled views of the Saddling Paddock and Stakes Winner’s Circle.

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Janna Dresing, Cindy Smith, and Jennifer Kennedy.

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And they’re off! The field breaks from the starting gate in the second race.

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