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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.
![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.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/ap/790386/20220523/123849/styles/patch_image/public/ap22142721287765___23123534701.jpg)
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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