Silent Tactic scratched from 2026 Kentucky Derby: Profile and more to know
Silent Tactic, a consistent contender with six top-two finishes in as many starts, was scratched from the 2026 Kentucky Derby due to a bruised foot, dashing hopes for a strong showing in the Run for the Roses. Trained by Hall of Famer Mark Casse and ridden by Cristian Torres, the colt was considered a popular longshot at 20-1 odds ahead of the race. His withdrawal opened a spot in the field for Great White, while connections expressed hope that Silent Tactic could recover in time for the Preakness Stakes.
- ▪Silent Tactic was scratched from the 2026 Kentucky Derby because of a bruised foot, as announced by trainer Mark Casse.
- ▪The colt had finished in the top two in all six of his career starts, including a second-place finish in the Arkansas Derby.
- ▪Jockey Cristian Torres was set to ride Silent Tactic, who was bred from sire Tacitus and had career earnings of $1,051,922.
- ▪Trainer Mark Casse, a Hall of Famer with over 4,100 career wins, has yet to secure a Kentucky Derby victory in 11 previous attempts.
- ▪Great White entered the Kentucky Derby field as a result of Silent Tactic's withdrawal.
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Silent Tactic scratched from 2026 Kentucky Derby: Profile and more to know Get caught up with Silent Tactic's past performances, jockey, trainer and full analysis heading into the Run for the Roses By Gene Menez Apr 30, 2026 at 12:59 pm ET • 4 min read USATSI Update: Silent Tactic entered the 2026 Kentucky Derby as a popular longshot, after finishing in the top two in each of his six starts. But on Wednesday trainer Mark Casse told the Daily Racing Form that Silent Tactic would be scratched from the race because of a bruised foot. Casse said he's hoping the colt would be able to make a start in the Preakness Stakes on May 16.
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