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These photos were taken on race day at the Preakness, 4.17.14. All are copyrighted and may not be duplicated or otherwise used without prior permission.

The starting gate is put in place for the 139th running of the Preakness in Baltimore, the one day of the year when Maryland gets to be center of the sports world without a World Series or SuperBowl contender.

Big hats and laughter at the International Pavilion on the restricted infield location.

Long cigars and cold drinks are all part of the day

A group of friends presses in close for a photo

Watching from the grandstands

Unofficial winner of the biggest hat competition

Time to get very serious: the starters help the horses get in place for the Preakness Race

Ten horses lunge from the starting gate. In less than two minutes, one will win.

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