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144th Kentucky Derby celebrations in Colorado Springs

Guests enjoyed celebrating the 144th annual Kentucky Derby at watch parties at both the Axe and the Oak Whiskey House and the Gold Room on Saturday May 4, 2018 in Colorado Springs.

Shara Koleman smiles as she dressed up hat and all to enjoy the 144th annual Kentucky Derby at Axe at the Gold Room on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. The winner of the derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville was the favorite to win; Justify. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
Shara Koleman smiles as she dressed up hat and all to enjoy the 144th annual Kentucky Derby at Axe at the Gold Room on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. The winner of the derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville was the favorite to win; Justify. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
Matt Feldkamp sips on a mint julep before the start of the 144th annual Kentucky Derby at a watch party held at Axe and the Oak Whiskey House on Saturday May 4, 2018 in Colorado Springs. The winner of the derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville was the favorite to win; Justify. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
Matt Feldkamp sips on a mint julep before the start of the 144th annual Kentucky Derby at a watch party held at Axe and the Oak Whiskey House on Saturday May 4, 2018 in Colorado Springs. The winner of the derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville was the favorite to win; Justify. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
The hat of Shara Koleman is seen through the various guests during the 144th annual Kentucky Derby watch party at the Gold Room on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. The winner of the derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville was the favorite to win; Justify. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
The hat of Shara Koleman is seen through the various guests during the 144th annual Kentucky Derby watch party at the Gold Room on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. The winner of the derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville was the favorite to win; Justify. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
A list of this year's horses are seen on the wall to the right as a guest makes her way to enjoy the 144th annual Kentucky Derby watch party at Axe and the Oak Whiskey House on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
A list of this year’s horses are seen on the wall to the right as a guest makes her way to enjoy the 144th annual Kentucky Derby watch party at Axe and the Oak Whiskey House on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
People begin to stand and cheer towards the end of the 144th annual Kentucky Derby at Gold Room on Saturday May 4, 2018 in Colorado Springs. The winner of the derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville was the favorite to win; Justify. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
People begin to stand and cheer towards the end of the 144th annual Kentucky Derby at Gold Room on Saturday May 4, 2018 in Colorado Springs. The winner of the derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville was the favorite to win; Justify. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
The traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby; a mint julep is served as people enjoy the 144th annual Kentucky Derby at Axe and the Oak Whiskey House on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
The traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby; a mint julep is served as people enjoy the 144th annual Kentucky Derby at Axe and the Oak Whiskey House on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
People enjoy the 144th annual Kentucky Derby watch party at the Gold Room on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
People enjoy the 144th annual Kentucky Derby watch party at the Gold Room on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
Guests mingle and chat before the start of the 144th annual Kentucky Derby watch party at the Gold Room on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
Guests mingle and chat before the start of the 144th annual Kentucky Derby watch party at the Gold Room on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
People enjoy the 144th annual Kentucky Derby at Axe and the Oak Whiskey House and the Gold Room on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
People enjoy the 144th annual Kentucky Derby at Axe and the Oak Whiskey House and the Gold Room on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
Guests take photos with the various derby props before the start of the 144th annual Kentucky Derby watch party at the Gold Room on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)
Guests take photos with the various derby props before the start of the 144th annual Kentucky Derby watch party at the Gold Room on Saturday May 5, 2018 in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE, THE GAZETTE)


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