The Mark Casse-trained SILENT TACTIC (c, 2, Tacitus–Magical Sign, by Gun Runner) survived an inquiry and came home a winner at first asking at Woodbine for John Oxley. Having to move out of mid pack in a race which saw the field stack up five deep across the track on the lead early, the 9-2 shot swung wide off the far turn and gradually broke away to the lead, wearing down 2-1 favorite Valley of Kings (Classic Empire) in the final sixteenth to graduate. It was a big gap back to Proud Painter (Caravaggio) in third. This is the fifth overall winner for freshman sire Tacitus (by Tapit). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0.O-John Oxley; B-Don Alberto Corporation; T-Mark Casse. Sales History: $60,000 ylg '24 FTKOCT, $500,000 2yo '25 OBSAPR.The post Silent Tactic Survives An Inquiry To Become A First-Out Winner For Tacitus At Woodbine appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.