The Kentucky Derby is an event rich with tradition, color and culture that spills beyond the track itself. Though the main event isn't until tomorrow, there is an abundance of great photos coming from the track. Here are some of my favorites to get you ready for tomorrow's race.
Steam rises of a horse named Strike the Note as it is washed after a morning workout at Churchill Downs, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Rene Dailey, from Wilmington, N.C., shows off her fancy hat before the running of the 139th Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs Friday, May 3, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Ray Amato Sr. works on putting a horse shoe on a horse named Herro at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Exercise rider Obed Perez rides Kentucky Derby hopeful Overanalyze for a workout at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Phil Shewciw reads a racing program before the running of the 139th Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs Friday, May 3, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
A horse waits to take his morning workout at Churchill Downs Friday, May 3, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. Saturday will be the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A spectator wears a fancy hat while attending the running of the 139th Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs Friday, May 3, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
A spectator wears a fancy hat while attending the running of the 139th Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs Friday, May 3, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Exercise rider Emerson Chavez rides Kentucky Derby entrant Golden Soul for a workout at Churchill Downs Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. Saturday will be the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The shadow of a worker is seen as he gives a horse named Scammony a bath after a morning workout at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Kentucky Derby hopeful Fear the Kitten goes out for a morning workout at Churchill Downs Friday, May 3, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. Saturday will be the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Leslie Briin, from Louisville, Ky.,, changes her shoes before walking through the paddock during the running of the 139th Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs Friday, May 3, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Gap attendant Carol Hoffman looks out over the track during morning workouts at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Horses make their way to the track for morning workouts at Churchill Downs Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
