Hats and horses: A look at the best lids at 2016 Kentucky Derby

This Saturday, thousands have gathered at Churchill Downs to watch the world’s fastest horses compete in the Kentucky Derby.

However, the event is more than just a race.

It is also a social gathering where attendees dress to the nines while breaking out the most (and least) glamourous headwear they can find.

It is a tradition that dates back to the very first Kentucky Derby in 1875, as outlandish hats have become as synonymous with the race as mint julips and thoroughbreds.

Here are a few choice hats from the 2016 Kentucky Derby.