Photos: Crazy hats of the Atlanta Steeplechase

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Photos: Crazy hats of the Atlanta Steeplechase

Photos: Crazy hats of the Atlanta Steeplechase

The 50th running of the Atlanta Steeplechase takes place Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Kingston Downs farm in Rome, where 30,000 guests will dress like human peacocks, enjoy an outdoor party and watch thoroughbred horses compete for $100,000 in prize money. Read more about the Atlanta Steeplechase here

Outlandish hats are a regular feature at the Atlanta Steeplechase, where participants go to Kentucky Derby-style extremes to come up with fanciful headgear.

Outlandish hats are a regular feature at the Atlanta Steeplechase, where participants go to Kentucky Derby-style extremes to come up with fanciful headgear.

Outlandish hats are a regular feature at the Atlanta Steeplechase, where participants go to Kentucky Derby-style extremes to come up with fanciful headgear.

Outlandish hats are a regular feature at the Atlanta Steeplechase, where participants go to Kentucky Derby-style extremes to come up with fanciful headgear.

Outlandish hats are a regular feature at the Atlanta Steeplechase, where participants go to Kentucky Derby-style extremes to come up with fanciful headgear.

Outlandish hats are a regular feature at the Atlanta Steeplechase, where participants go to Kentucky Derby-style extremes to come up with fanciful headgear.

Outlandish hats are a regular feature at the Atlanta Steeplechase, where participants go to Kentucky Derby-style extremes to come up with fanciful headgear.

Outlandish hats are a regular feature at the Atlanta Steeplechase, where participants go to Kentucky Derby-style extremes to come up with fanciful headgear.

Outlandish hats are a regular feature at the Atlanta Steeplechase, where participants go to Kentucky Derby-style extremes to come up with fanciful headgear.

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The 50th running of the Atlanta Steeplechase takes place Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Kingston Downs farm in Rome, where 30,000 guests will dress like human peacocks, enjoy an outdoor party and watch thoroughbred horses compete for $100,000 in prize money. Read more about the Atlanta Steeplechase here

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