Kentucky Derby 2013 Athletes: Robert Griffin III, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews, Matt Schaub, Shaq, Scottie Pippen and Nerlens Noel at Churchill Downs (PHOTOS)

May 06, 2013 11:41 AM EDT

The Kentucky Derby was an exciting affair this year with Orb winning as the favorite and there were a number of athletes and stars at Churchill Downs this year, including Robert Griffin III, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews, Matt Schaub, Ken Griffey, Julius Erving, Shaq, Scottie Pippen and Nerlens Noel among many more.

According to NESN.com, Brady placed a bet on Orb and celebrated with the owners of the horse, while RGIII was all over the place while taking pictures with Shaq and other figures. Some celebs that were in attendance included Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and Kid Rock, as well as Jennifer Tilly, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Anderson and many more. There are tons of parties down South for the event and Grffin also ended up back home by Saturday night at Buffalo Wild Wings in Ashburn to watch the Mayweather Guerrero fight.

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