Hats at the 140th Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby, also known as the Running for the Roses, brings out plenty of interesting hats.

Ashley Cebak and Tami Purcell are silhouetted against an ominous sky before the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.   (David Goldman / Associated Press)

As this man’s hat clearly states, he has Derby fever before the 140th Running for the Roses at Churchill Downs.   (Dylan Buell / Getty Images)

This floral-and-ribbon adorned hat covers the face of its wearer as she strolls Churchill Downs on Saturday.   (Andy Lyons / Getty Images)

This is one of many hats focusing on the Running for the Roses theme at the Kentucky Derby: straw hat, plush pony and some roses.   (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

These three young ladies sport a variety of hats to complete their ensembles for the Kentucky Derby.  (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

A fan in the Churchill Downs infield obviously has a favorite horse in the Kentucky Derby.   (Dylan Buell / Getty Images)

This horse racing fan at the Kentucky Derby also has the look of a jockey with goggle-like glasses to go with his horse-head hat   (Dylan Buell / Getty Images)

If you look closesly, you’ll see this festive hat worn by a fan at the Kentucky Derby includes a butterfly.   (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

Tami Purcell of Knoxville, Tenn., goes for a lavishly adorned hat at the 140th Running for the Roses.  (Dylan Buell / Getty Images)

A couple is pretty in purple at the Kentucky Derby, including some ostrich feathers on her hat.   (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)