Highlights of the 2021 Kentucky Derby (38 images)

Some fans were allowed to come to Churchill Downs on Saturday for the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby where Medina Spirit won. Last year's event was postponed till the fall and eventually ran before an audience of mostly horse owners and trainers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But this year was a more traditional experience in Louisville, Ky.

Jockey John Velazquez (L) and trainer Bob Baffert celebrate after their horse, Medina Spirit, won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

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Velazquez aboard Medina Spirit wins the derby. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

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Velazquez pours water on Medina Spirit to help cool him down after they won the Kentucky Derby. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

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Velazquez (L) celebrates with Medina Spirit after they won the race. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI

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