Tacitus

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile

Tacitus is a gray homebred of the impressive Juddmonte Farms and out of 2014 Champion Older Mare Close Hatches. Close Hatches finished 2nd to Beholder in the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff. Tacitus' pedigree suggests minimal concerns with the ability to hit the Kentucky Derby distance of 1 1/4 miles and his racing record shows he is on a roll in putting pieces together. With a win in two Derby prep races, the Wood at Aqueduct and the Tampa Bay Derby in Florida, he demonstrates a lot of upside to watch for while breezing at the track.

Learn more about Tacitus with these indepth stories:

REILLY: Tales from the Crib: Tacitus
MUCCIOLO: Tacitus and the Wood Memorial
GENARO: History summons Tacitus after Wood Memorial win
HANSON: Tacitus leads competitive renewal of the Wood Memorial
SCULLY: Kentucky Derby Report – Tacitus steps up for Mott
SCULLY: Kentucky Derby Report – Baffert, Mott & paddling Blue Grass winner
POWELL: Tacitus and the Tampa Bay Derby
MUCCIOLO: Road to the Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Tacitus
SCULLY: Tacitus meets 10 rivals in Wood Memorial
KYDERBY.COM: Tacitus too tough despite rough trip in Wood
HANSON: Haikal, Tacitus crack Top 5 of Kentucky Derby leader board