However, a more select group will experience one of the world's most glamorous horse racing festivals in a different manner.
MILAN, Italy - Chinese businessman Jiang Lizhang has agreed to buy a 60 percent stake in Italian side Parma, which has just been promoted to the second tier, the club said on Wednesday.
GUANGZHOU, Guangdong province - Her team failed to win a single set during the tournament, but for South African volleyball player Mokgadi Maphaba the inaugural BRICS Games was a resounding personal and collective triumph.
Superstar puts his problems aside to power Portugal past Confed Cup host
NEW YORK - In the often unpredictable world of the NBA, there is some symmetry in Markelle Fultz and Ben Simmons likely becoming teammates as pros.
CLEVELAND - Chauncey Billups once competed against the Cleveland Cavaliers as a player. Now he could be joining them as an executive.
BAKU - Fresh from a glorious season-saving triumph at one of his favorite venues, Lewis Hamilton sets out to tame his unpredictable and sometimes wayward "diva" of a Mercedes again as the Formula One circus endures sizzling heat at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
LAS VEGAS - Connor McDavid has won his first Hart Trophy - but it almost certainly won't be his last.
NEW YORK - Dwight Howard and Brook Lopez are on the move. Dwyane Wade is opting in. Pau Gasol is opting out.
CLEVELAND - Nothing ever seems good enough for Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert.
NEW YORK - Markelle Fultz is expected to be the No 1 pick in Thursday's NBA Draft after the Philadelphia 76ers swung a deal for the top choice after watching his private workout.