Storms making for wet and wild Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -It's looking like a soggy Kentucky Derby.

Heavy rains doused Churchill Downs early Saturday morning and turned the dirt into a muddy soup. Well over an inch fell by 12 p.m. EDT and the National Weather Service says there's a 70 percent chance of storms when the Run for the Roses goes off at 6:28 EDT.

The weather forced officials to move the turf races to the dirt track, leading to numerous scratches. There were no defections from the 20-horse Derby field.

The weather did little to deter fans. A tent city popped up on infield as spectators fought to stay dry. In the grandstand fans tried to stand out in their Derby best but the biggest fashion accessory of the day were ponchos of various colors.