It takes about 145 starfighter lilies all hand-sewn together.
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Churchill Downs unveiled the designs Thursday for the official Oaks Lily glasses for Kentucky Derby 150.
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The trophy is strictly ceremonial, and is returned to the Kentucky Derby Museum after it is presented each year to the connections of the winning filly.
This May marks 50 years since Secretariat galloped to victory at Churchill Downs and took home the Triple Crown.
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Owners of the winning filly don't get to take the trophy home.
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The elaborate set of lilies will be draped across the winning horse Friday in the Winner's Circle.
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Fans gathered outside Churchill Downs Friday morning, ready for the running of this year's Kentucky Oaks.
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As one of the track's resident experts, Darren Rogers gets to see all the works and talk to all the connections.
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Owners of the winning filly don't get a trophy. The assistant curator explains what they DO get to take home.
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The unique design features and when the winning connections will get their 2021 trophy.