Social media influencer Griffin Johnson became part-owner of Sandman through America’s Best Racing’s “A Stake in Stardom” initiative, and he was a part of Team Casse through his 3-year-old campaign in 2025 that included an Arkansas Derby win and a third-place finish in the Preakness.
Johnson is reuniting with Team Casse as the connections are getting the band back together with Silent Tactic, the John Oxley-owned and Casse-trained Southwest Stakes winner who will compete Saturday in the 2026 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park.
Visiting the barn at Oaklawn, Johnson discussed his excitement for the big race and detailed the many differences between Sandman and Silent Tactic.
