13Silent Tactic

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Who Is Silent Tactic?

Silent Tactic has done everything right at Oaklawn Park without ever claiming the big prize. Four consecutive top-two finishes in Derby preps , including a clear second to Renegade in the Arkansas Derby , paint a picture of a horse who is competitive at the highest level but has yet to break through. His Tapit-based pedigree via Tacitus says the distance is no concern, and the A.P. Indy influence through the dam reinforces that. Most importantly, he fits the profile of recent Derby winners: no horse has won the Derby in a non-COVID year by winning its final prep race since Justify in 2018. The risk is that his speed figures lag behind the top tier and he'll need a career best. The bigger risk may be his first-time Derby jockey, Christian Torres. A genuinely hot early pace , nearly guaranteed with this field , would be his best friend.

What Makes Silent Tactic Special

Silent Tactic has raced six times, winning twice and finishing second/placing four times, earning $1,051,922. His wins include a stakes race at Oaklawn Park on Feb. 6, 2026, where he won by 3.25 lengths at impressive 12-1 odds. He also won at Woodbine on the all-weather surface on Oct. 10, 2025, by 2 lengths at 9-2 odds.

Silent Tactic is rare because he has proven he can win on both dirt and all-weather surfaces—demonstrating true versatility that many horses don't have. He races under Mark E. Casse, one of racing's top trainers.

SILENT TACTIC with a last to first win in the G3 Southwest and picks up 20 points towards the @kentuckyderby! 🔇🌹@markecasse trains the son of Tacitus and @cristiantorr64 was aboard!

At 12/1, the colt paid $26 to win. 💰

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Silent Tactic's Wins

• Won at Woodbine (in Canada) in his early races on Oct. 10, 2025
• Won at Oaklawn Park (in Hot Springs, Arkansas) on Feb. 6, 2026, beating other good horses
• Second place at Oaklawn Park on Jan. 3, 2026
• Second place at Woodbine on Nov. 2, 2025
• Second at Oaklawn Park on March 1, 2026 -- Silent Tactic ran a strong race but was outgamed in the stretch, finishing second at 7-2 odds
• Most Recent: Finished Second at Oaklawn Park on March 28, 2026 -- Silent Tactic ran second to Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Renegade.

What a horse race! 👀

In a battle to the wire, a determined CLASS PRESIDENT repelled SILENT TACTIC to earn 50 Kentucky Derby points in the G2 Rebel and put himself on the leaderboard! 🌹

Todd Pletcher trains the son of Uncle Mo and @ljlmvel was aboard.

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— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) March 1, 2026

What Matters: Why Root for Silent Tactic

Silent Tactic deserves your support because he's proven he can compete at the highest levels. His two wins demonstrate he can beat quality horses. His versatility on different surfaces suggests he can adapt to any track conditions the Kentucky Derby brings. His steady trainer's guidance shows careful preparation for the biggest race.

Caution: Why He Might Not Win

Silent Tactic's most recent race was a loss—he finished second on March 1, meaning he was outgamed by the winner. In his six races, he's won only twice (33.33% win rate), which isn't as impressive as undefeated horses on the Derby trail. He also had one race scratched, suggesting possible health or training concerns. At 33.33% wins, he's less proven than the top contenders.

Silent Tactic's Important Related Information

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