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Why Silent Tactic scratched from Kentucky Derby, with plans for Preakness Stakes
TL;DR
Silent Tactic has been scratched from the 2026 Kentucky Derby due to health concerns. Plans are in place for the horse to compete in the Preakness Stakes later this year.
Key points
- Silent Tactic was scratched from the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
- The decision was made in the final week before the race.
- Plans are in place for Silent Tactic to compete in the Preakness Stakes.
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He was slated to have one of the best names in the 2026 Kentucky Derby field.
Instead, though, Silent Tactic was scratched in the final week leading into the Run for the Roses.
It's obviously a bummer for everyone who works hard to get one of these horses ready for one of the biggest spectacles in their sport.
But it's the reality, and so Silent Tactic will have to heal up in the hopes of later success this year.
Why did Silent Tactic scratch from the Kentucky Derby?
Silent Tactic scratched from the derby due to injury.
His trainer, Mark Casse, told the Courier Journal that it's a bruised foot.
Casse said it's "a little bit of separation between the wall... kind of like you ever get something under your nail," via the Courier Journal. They changed Silent Tactic's horseshoe but decided "it's just not gonna work."
Great White takes Silent Tactic's place in the field.
Is Silent Tactic coming back for the Preakness?
The plan, according to the Courier Journal, is for Silent Tactic to return by the Preakness Stakes.
That race will be held on May 16, two weeks after the Derby.
Q&A
Why was Silent Tactic scratched from the Kentucky Derby?
Silent Tactic was scratched due to health concerns that arose in the final week leading up to the race.
What are the plans for Silent Tactic after being scratched?
Silent Tactic is expected to heal and aims to compete in the Preakness Stakes later this year.
What is the significance of the Kentucky Derby for horses like Silent Tactic?
The Kentucky Derby is one of the biggest events in horse racing, making participation a significant achievement for any horse and its team.
