Tactical Approach, trained by Nancy Takter, is from the first crop of the red hot sire, Tactical Landing and out of the Donato Hanover mare, Sarcy, making him a half-brother to Double Deceiver (1:50.2, $822,579). He raced lightly at two, making five starts with two wins in the Kentucky Sire Stakes Commonwealth Series. He came back very strong at three this season, increasing his bankroll to over $1.35 million, taking a mark of 1:50.1. Providing memorable wins in the Hambletonian, Kentucky Futurity and Breeders Crown, all from undesirable post positions.