Horses to follow, weather and results as odds project Journalism to win

Simone Biles is in Louisville for the Derby in head-to-toe lavender, matching with husband Jonathan Owens, who she said led the fashion charge today.

Biles said he picked out his outfit first, then she followed suit, declaring, “let’s match!”

Lavender must be lucky for Owens, who is also leading the betting charge of the two at Churchill Downs. He told NBC News he’s gone three-for-three in bets today; He sat out the fourth race, but advised someone else on which horse to bet. That horse won.

Unfortunately, he wouldn’t reveal his pick for the Derby later today.

“This one is so exciting mainly because the athleticism is really focused on the horses. Obviously, the jockeys have a lot of athleticism as well, but it’s just so exciting,” Biles said of her first Derby.

Biles also made it a family affair, bringing mom Nellie Biles along with her. Nellie Biles told NBC News it’s been her dream to attend one year.

It’s “more than what I dreamed about,” she said, “because I do watch the Derby every year, so to actually be here and enjoying everything, wearing a hat, it’s more than I could imagine.”

A racetrack is not Biles’ typical turf, but she said she’s taking some time off before she makes the call as to whether she will compete for Team USA in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

“Obviously, since it’s a home Olympics it is such an honor to compete on home soil with the fans and everything, but as of now, we’re just gonna take some time off, focus on my mental and my physical health and then we’ll see.” she said. “If anything, I’ll definitely be there supporting Team USA, but I just don’t know right now if it’s on the floor or in the stands.”

Unsurprisingly, Biles is rooting for Chunk of Gold in the Derby.

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