Kentucky Derby weekend is upon us, and this year it's extra special as we mark it sesquicentennial.

That means 150 years, more than 150,000 people are expected for the races on Saturday.

But first, the Kentucky Oaks.

Our Laura Rogers takes us to Churchill Downs.

So much excitement here at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Oaks, 150 today.

And it's all about those fillies.

And we did have a rainy start to the day.

There have been a few showers off and on.

So that has made for a sloppy, muddy track.

But people are having a lot of fun.

Regardless, we've been enjoying the fashion and we've also caught up today with Mark Edwards.

He's a Paducah lawyer.

He is partial owner to Torpedo Anna, who is running in the Oaks this evening.

Mark says he is very confident going into that race.

He is pleased with this horse, his performance, and he's just thrilled to have a horse in the race.

I mean, this is home.

It's cool.

I mean, it's just it's just really cool.

She's just fast.

She's a man.

She's a great, great racehorse.

And I think she'll win today.

But even if she does this, this is still a thrill.

There's some good runners in here, but not quite at that level.

I kind of like lemon muffin and gin gin.

So I'm torn between the two.

It's taken down because of it being out today.

I had to do Pink, of course, So I was in the black and white and then saw the fabulous hatch.

Sometimes I had times that it just worked out well this year, because the hat was a local Kentucky designer.

It's in my DNA.

It's like once a year from this area.

You cannot live elsewhere and not be home sick during Kentucky Derby weekend.

It is my old Kentucky home, so I have to be here seeing the fashion.

I love the hats.

We like to see the ponies and make a few bets, but it's just the vibe.

Like the whole global buy that's like friendly.

Everyone's so happy it's finally spring.

This is the number one race in the world.

So it's the history of Kentucky.

What makes it special?

The track is good though.

Wet, but what can I say?

I got no clue how she's going to react to it.

They know if she takes the they all got a run at it.

She told me the other day she'd go in and so you might call today the second most exciting day of racing in Kentucky as we head into tomorrow, Kentucky Derby 150.

That race held 20 1875 every year.

There's so much tradition surrounding this all eyes in the world on Kentucky this derby weekend.

And Katie will be here.

We'll be bringing you more from Kentucky Derby 150 Monday night on Kentucky Edition.

And the meantime, for Kentucky Edition, I'm Laura Rogers.

Renee, back to you.