"Silent Tactic, who was 20-1 on the morning line, has been withdrawn from Saturday's race due to a bruised foot. Trainer Mark Casse expressed hope that Silent Tactic would be able to run in the Preakness Stakes on May 16 at Laurel Park."
"Great White, a son of Violence, won the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes in February over the synthetic surface at Turfway Park, but in his only career start on dirt two months later, he was a distant fifth in the Blue Grass at Keeneland."
"Outside of the two unbeaten horses in the Derby, Silent Tactic was one of only two entrants to finish first or second in all of his races, with two victories including the Southwest at Oaklawn Park."
"With Silent Tactic's withdrawal, every horse from 14 through 20 will move in by one position, affecting the starting positions for the remaining contenders."
Silent Tactic has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a bruised foot, as confirmed by trainer Mark Casse. He hopes Silent Tactic can compete in the Preakness Stakes on May 16. Great White, previously on the also-eligible list, will now participate in the Derby, having won the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes. Great White will be ridden by Alex Achard, marking his first Derby ride. Silent Tactic was one of only two horses to finish first or second in all his races before the scratch.
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