The best and wildest hats of the 2023 Kentucky Oaks

Some amazing hats at the race the day before the Kentucky Derby.

By now, you know the drill: When attending the Kentucky Derby, you wear a wild, amazing, intricate hat that turns heads.

But did you know that the same goes for the Kentucky Oaks, the race of the fillies that takes place on Friday? Now you do.

And now you have a look at some amazing hats that are being worn the Friday before Derby Day when there’s a Run for the Roses. This time, it’s the Fillies for the Lilies — seriously, the winner gets lilies!

So let’s take a look at some of those amazing hats, and we’re sure to see more of them on Saturday:

Kentucky Derby: 2022 post position draw results and morning line odds

The 2022 Kentucky Oaks draw has been revealed

The 2022 Kentucky Oaks draw has been set.

Before the Kentucky Derby really stirs things up this weekend, the Oaks will get things going on Friday. Many of the big names will be out at Churchill Downs for the Oaks with trainers Brad Cox, Bill Mott, Keith Desormeaux and more getting in on the action. 

Nest opens up as the favorite with 5-2 odds, followed closely by Kathleen O. (7-2) and Echo Zulu (4-1).

The draw and morning line odds for the 2022 Kentucky Derby can be found here.

Derby Week is officially underway and there’s nothing better than getting started with the Kentucky Oaks.