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Kentucky Derby 2021 News: Greatest Honour, Rebel’s Romance Out of Derby

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Kentucky Derby 2021 News: Greatest Honour, Rebel’s Romance Out of Derby

Greatest Honour and UAE Derby winner Rebel's Romance are out of the Kentucky Derby. Greatest Honour will be given a 60-day break. Rebel’s Romance will focus on Belmont Stakes. The Godolphin homebred will not come to Kentucky. It's the first time since 2014 that the UAE winner will skip the Run for the Roses. The horse is owned by God Dolphin. They have been chasing the Derby without success since 1999. He is 0-for-16 in the race. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed wants to give him more time.

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