Silent Tactic is first Kentucky Derby scratch
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The first horse has been scratched from the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. On Wednesday, Churchill Downs announced trainer Mark Casse's horse, Silent Tactic, was removed due to a bruised foot. Silent Tactic was in the 13th post position and was going to be ridden by jockey Cristian Torres.
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Trainer Mark Casse explains what needs to go right for Silent Tactic to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.