Silent Tactic

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Who Is Silent Tactic?

Silent Tactic is a bay colt (brown young male horse) born April 1, 2023. His sire, Tacitus, is a Grade 1 winning racehorse known for excellence. His dam, Magical Sign, carries the bloodline of Gun Runner, a champion racehorse and Horse of the Year.

What Makes Silent Tactic Special

Silent Tactic has raced five times, winning twice and finishing second/placing three times, earning $774,422. His wins include a stakes race at Oaklawn Park on February 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 October 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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— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) February 6, 2026

Silent Tactic's Wins

• Won at Woodbine (in Canada) in his early races on October 10, 2025
• Won at Oaklawn Park (in Hot Springs, Arkansas) on February 6, 2026, beating other good horses
• Second place at Oaklawn Park on January 3, 2026
• Second place at Woodbine on November 2, 2025
• Most Recent: Finished 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

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 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 five races, he's won only twice (40% 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 40% wins, he's less proven than the top contenders.

Silent Tactic's Important Related Information

• Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Silent Tactic
• Kentucky Derby Roundup: Silent Tactic among four new winners
• TwinSpires Horse Profile: Silent Tactic
• Silent Tactic, Search Party win Southwest, Martha Washington
• Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Silent Tactic
• Silent Tactic, Search Party win Southwest, Martha Washington

Updated 3/24/2026