Oklahoma-owned horse Silent Tactic drops out of Kentucky Derby
Silent Tactic, a horse owned by famed Oklahoma native John Oxley, will not run in the 2026 Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs anounced Wednesday.
Silent Tactic , a horse owned by famed Oklahoma native John Oxley, will not run in the 2026 Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs announced Wednesday morning. Silent Tactic's trainer Mark Casse said the horse is suffering from a bruised foot he picked up in the Arkansas Derby, where he placed second next to Kentucky Derby favorite Renegade. 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. " More: Kentucky Derby jockeys and trainers guide: Who’s in the saddle in 2026?
Silent Tactic has scratched from the Kentucky Derby with a bruised foot. Great White is in. pic.
twitter. com/RL5lw7SZeU — Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) April 29, 2026 The hope is to have Silent Tactic ready for the Preakness Stakes on May 16. "Well, you know, it's always disappointing," Silent Tactic trainer Mark Casse said.