Another one bites the dust....

 Every year the Derby Trail takes its toll ----- I really like this horse and the trainer- hopefully he will come back and have a successful summer!!!

Rebel Romance to skip Derby, but aim for The Belmont Stakes

https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/belmont-stakes-for-rebels-romance/

I am sure he will be back.

I think this is the right decision for the horse.

BloodHorse.com

Rebel's Romance to Pass Kentucky Derby, Await Belmont

Godolphin's Rebel's Romance, winner of the March 27 UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan, has been officially removed from consideration for the May 1 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.

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Professional photographer Steve Queen of Horse-Races.Net ***THE REAL HRN -- THE ORIGINAL SINCE 1994*** was at Oaklawn Park on Saturday for the Arkansas Derby (G1).  Photos here:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=64673.19

https://www.paulickreport.com/news/triple-crown/weyburn-to-skip-kentucky-derby-point-for-belmont-stakes/

Weyburn to skip the Derby- he will point towards the Belmont

Brown only sending one to the Derby

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/247411/brown-plans-to-have-only-one-kentucky-derby-starter

Smart thinking