# @thebloodhorse on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUoQfHHkj8s
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/56055056-thebloodhorse-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-11T19:16:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BloodHorse (@thebloodhorse) — https://gondola.cc/thebloodhorse

## Caption

Silent Tactic is now tied at the top of the Kentucky Derby leaderboard after a strong win in the Feb. 6 Southwest Stakes (G2) 

The son of Tacitus established himself as the clear winner with a strong charging finish in the 1 1/16-mile race under Cristian Torres. Trained by Mark Casse and owned by John Oxley, Silent Tactic earned 20 points towards the Road to the Kentucky Derby with this win; he now sits tied with Renegade with 25 points. 

The $1 million Southwest was originally carded for Jan. 31, but due to subfreezing temperatures the race was postponed to Feb. 6.

🗞️ Read more on BloodHorse.com & check out Byron King’s Derby Dozen for all the latest on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. 

📸 Coady Media

#horseracing horse racing equine sports ottb thoroughbred #roadtothekentuckyderby

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