Kate Upton is the First Lady at the Kentucky Derby

Kate Upton flashes a smile while posing with a horse at Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs Racetrack on Friday afternoon (May 6) in Louisville, KY.

The 23-year-old model was named the First Lady of Longines Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade, which celebrated breast and ovarian cancer survivors.

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Kate took to her Instagram to share a few photos to commemorate the special occasion.

“Such an honor to be apart of an amazing cause @bebrightpink at the @KentuckyDerby!” she captioned an image.

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