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Silent Tactic scratches from Kentucky Derby field, Great White enters
TL;DR
Silent Tactic has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a bruised foot, with Great White entering the field instead. Trainer Mark Casse expressed disappointment for owner John Oxley, who previously won the Derby 25 years ago.
Key points
- Silent Tactic scratched from Kentucky Derby
- Great White enters the field
- Trainer Mark Casse cited a bruised foot as the reason
- Owner John Oxley previously won the Derby 25 years ago
- Casse hopes Silent Tactic will be ready for the Preakness
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Silent Tactic will no longer run in the 152nd Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs announced Wednesday. Great White will now enter the field.
Trainer Mark Casse said Silent Tactic is suffering from a bruised foot. Casse described it as "a little bit of separation between the wall... kind of like you ever get something under your nail." After examining it and changing his shoes, Casse said "It's just not gonna work."
The hope is to have Silent Tactic ready for the Preakness.
"Well, you know, it's always disappointing," Silent Tactic trainer Mark Casse said. "I'm more disappointed honestly, for (owner) Mr. (John) Oxley, you know, he's 89 years old. He won the Derby 25 years ago.
"I'm disappointed for Cristian Torres, who was going to ride his first Derby. Me, I've been doing it 47. I get it, and it's just a little bump in the road."
Q&A
Why was Silent Tactic scratched from the Kentucky Derby?
Silent Tactic was scratched due to a bruised foot, as explained by trainer Mark Casse.
Who is entering the Kentucky Derby in place of Silent Tactic?
Great White will enter the Kentucky Derby field in place of Silent Tactic.
What is the condition of Silent Tactic's injury?
Silent Tactic is suffering from a bruised foot with some separation between the wall, according to trainer Mark Casse.
