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Derby Bettors Use Their Heads

Never mind the horses—what will Queen Elizabeth wear?

By M. Morris,  Newser Staff

Posted May 4, 2007 11:41 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Curlin is the early favorite for tomorrow's Kentucky Derby, but another thoroughbred—a human—is also the focus of some hot wagering. She's a well-known horse breeder and owner, with an inherited affinity for the sport of kings. Place your bets: What color hat will Queen Elizabeth II wear? And will it have a feather?

The queen and her signature headgear will fit right in at the Derby, a haberdasher's paradise. A pink hat like the one she wore in Virginia this week is an 8-to-1 proposition, according to online bookmaker Bodog. Blue and white/silver are the co-favorites at 5 to 2. There is no line on a bejeweled crown.

Queen Elizabeth II is presented with a gift from Chief William P. Miles of the Pamunkey tribe during a tour of the newly renovated Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., Thursday, May 3, 2007. The queen's visit is part of Virginia's celebration of the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, America's first...
Queen Elizabeth II is presented with a gift from Chief William P. Miles of the Pamunkey tribe during a tour of the newly renovated Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., Thursday, May 3, 2007. The queen's...   (Associated Press)
Queen Elizabeth II looks around inside the Old House Chamber of the Virginia Capitol before making her address to the Virginia General Assembly, Thursday, May 3, 2007, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Bob Brown, Pool)
Queen Elizabeth II looks around inside the Old House Chamber of the Virginia Capitol before making her address to the Virginia General Assembly, Thursday, May 3, 2007, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Bob Brown,...   (Associated Press)
Queen Elizabeth II, right, and Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine visit with a group of local school children in Virginia's State Capitol building, inside the old Senate chamber in Richmond, Va., Thursday, May 3, 2007. Queen Elizabeth II arrived Thursday for the commemoration of Jamestown's 400th anniversary and praised the cultural...
Queen Elizabeth II, right, and Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine visit with a group of local school children in Virginia's State Capitol building, inside the old Senate chamber in Richmond, Va., Thursday, May...   (Associated Press)
Queen Elizabeth II lays a spray of flowers during the ceremonies...
Queen Elizabeth II lays a spray of flowers during the ceremonies...   (Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II (C) and French Prime
Queen Elizabeth II (C) and French Prime   (Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II (2ndR) and her husband Prince Philip attend...
Queen Elizabeth II (2ndR) and her husband Prince Philip attend...   (Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II (L) chats with young
Queen Elizabeth II (L) chats with young   (Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II (R) attends the ceremonies marking the 90th...
Queen Elizabeth II (R) attends the ceremonies marking the 90th...   (Getty Images)
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