I'll Have Another wins the 138th Kentucky Derby - in pictures

1st May: An exercise rider walks a horse off the track after a very early morning workout Photograph: Charlie Riedel/AP

Optimizer with his exercise rider gallops down the track during early morning workouts Photograph: Jeff Haynes/Reuters

2nd May: three days before the big race and horses train on the track in preparation for the 138th Kentucky Derby Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images

3rd May: The sun rises and maybe it's time for breakfast as this horse seems interested in taking a bite out of the electric fan outside his stable Photograph: Charlie Riedel/AP

Lisa Stemler of Louisville takes photos during morning workouts Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Kentucky Derby hopeful Union Rags seems to be enjoying his wash down following an early morning gallop Photograph: John Sommers Ii/Reuters

Whilst Sabercat cuts a more serene and regal figure during his Photograph: Elsa/Getty Images

Dan and Vicki Pendleton of Louisville look over a racing program as they enjoy a day out at Churchill Downs Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Daddy Nose Best grazes after a morning workout Photograph: Charlie Riedel/AP

Whereas Gemologist looks a bit sheepish as he grabs a mouthful of hay in his stall Photograph: John Sommers Ii/Reuters

4th May: And they're off - for the 138th running of the Kentucky Oaks Photograph: Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Don't worry, Chuck Kenney from Goodells, Michigan was in time to place a bet before the race started. Wonder who he placed his dollars on? Photograph: Charlie Riedel/AP

He'll be laughing if it was Rosie Napravnik on Believe You Can as she beat jockey John Velazquez aboard Broadway's Alibi to win the Kentucky Oaks Photograph: David J. Phillip/AP

The winning jockey after being presented with the Lilly's Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

5th May: The big day arrives and the punters are out in force. The racing fans gather in the paddock area next to a statue of Aristide, winner of the First Kentucky Derby in 1875 Photograph: Mark Abraham/AFP/Getty Images

Unsurprisingly punters can also be found at the wagering windows Photograph: Michael Heiman/Getty Images

There's big hats with big flowers aplenty around today, as demonstrated by Tamara Sorrell, from Austin, Texas Photograph: Mark Humphrey/AP

As well as smaller hats with smaller flowers, such as Sandy Cousins' Photograph: Mark Humphrey/AP

Extravagant/dodgy titfers aren't the exclusive preserve of the ladies as Eric Williams of Chicago shows Photograph: Jeff Haynes/Reuters

What is that saying about money and taste? Photograph: James Crisp/AP

Taste seems to be lacking in the infield too, but at least they've got an excuse - it's paaaarty time there Photograph: Matt Slocum/AP

Horses break from the gate in one of the preceeding races ahead of the 138th Kentucky Derby Photograph: Mark Abraham/AFP/Getty Images

Racegoers study the form Photograph: Charlie Riedel/AP

Jockeys and their horses make their way past the grand stand before the 10th race of the day Photograph: Charlie Riedel/AP

Peter Williams paints a portrait of the paddock Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images

So it's time for the big race. The field come down the front stretch of the Churchill Downs racetrack... Photograph: Elsa/Getty Images

Here's a closer look at the pounding horses Photograph: Andy Lyons/Getty Images

It's Dullahan ridden by Kent Desormeaux who leads the field around the first turn ... Photograph: Elsa/Getty Images

The field powers down the final stretch... Photograph: Jeff Haynes/Reuters

I'll Have Another goes past Bodemeister, ridden by Mike Smith Photograph: Morry Gash/AP

And then pulls away... Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images

And then crosses the line to win the Run for the Roses Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Gutierrez celebrates atop I'll Have Another Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

...Before receiving the famous roses Photograph: Andy Lyons/Getty Images