Bold hats, big bets and thundering hooves were the order of the day at the Kentucky Derby, where the 140th run for the roses took place Saturday evening at Churchill Downs.California Chrome made it look easy on Saturday, pulling away down the stretch to win the Derby by 1 3/4 lengths. People-watching remained a popular activity when the horses weren't running on a mild, breezy Derby Day. Colorful plumed hats - a Derby fashion staple - were plentiful as tens of thousands of fans filed into the famed racetrack.

A race horse is lead out to the track for a race before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.(AP Photo/David Goldman)

A woman makes her way to the track before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Jaclyn Linde of Madison, Wis. lays in the sun before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.(AP Photo/David Goldman)

Women watch a race before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

A woman looks out over a balcony before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

A woman makes her way to the track before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Women make their way to the grandstand before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.(AP Photo/David Goldman)

A woman checks her racing program before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

A woman looks out over a balcony before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

A woman makes her way to the track before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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