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11 Of The Best Hats At The 147th Preakness Stakes In Maryland: Photos

For many, the Preakness Stakes and other Triple Crown races bring out elaborate hats. Take this photo tour of Preakness favorites.

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For some spectators at the 147th running of Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in Baltimore, the question wasn't so much which horse won, but which spectators wore the best hats — a thoroughbred horse racing tradition.
For some spectators at the 147th running of Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in Baltimore, the question wasn't so much which horse won, but which spectators wore the best hats — a thoroughbred horse racing tradition. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

BALTIMORE, MD — Early Voting's Preakness Stakes win wasn't the only attraction from the weekend.

Spectators' elaborate hats drew just as much attention as the race itself, from bright yellow to understated white to warm, rosy hues.

Take a look at these photos to see the best headwear from the legendary horse race.

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Adel Hall, of Bowie, Maryland, chose a dramatic yellow fascinator for the 147th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
This woman chose a teal fascinator to wear with her floral dress. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
This woman matched her strapless floral dress with this dramatic hat. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Feathers, ribbons and net combined for this silver-gray stunner. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Thoroughbred horse races are known not only for the races themselves, but also for the extravagant headwear. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Fascinators were a popular accessory at the Preakness Stakes. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
White is a neutral color that pairs well with red. This woman chose a polka-dotted halter dress and striped red and white hat. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
This fascinator featured a dramatic white veil. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
This woman chose a pink hat to complement her basic black dress at Preakness Stakes horse race. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
This spectator paired a voluminous hot pink hat with a black face mask at the Preakness Stakes. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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