Dirty Rich in the Gotham Stakes (G3)
Sat 2/28 • Race 10 • #9 Horse • 5:18 PM ET
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Dirty Rich

The Gate-to-Wire Sprinter Taking the Racing World by Storm

2
Wins
$135K+
Earned
1
Stakes Win

Dark bay/brown colt • Foaled March 2023 • Kentucky-bred • 2-for-6 Lifetime

Watch His Advent Stakes Win
"He broke sharp and Ramon took nothing away from him… The start really helped." Trainer Peter Miller
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From $35,000 Yearling to Stakes Winner

Dirty Rich is a 3-year-old dark bay or brown colt by Thousand Words out of the Distorted Humor mare Live and Love. Bred in Kentucky by Ralph Colville and purchased as a yearling for $35,000 at Keeneland September, this talented sprinter is owned by Michael and Stephanie McMillan and trained by the sharp California-based conditioner Peter Miller.

After an unplaced debut at Churchill Downs in June 2025, Dirty Rich quickly found his footing. He broke his maiden in gate-to-wire fashion at Del Mar, then showed versatility and guts on turf before returning to dirt—where he truly shines.

His signature performance came on December 12, 2025, at Oaklawn Park: a commanding gate-to-wire victory in the $150,000 Advent Stakes, covering 5½ furlongs in a sharp 1:04.11 under jockey Ramon Vazquez. He turned back the favorite and opened up 2½ lengths in the stretch.

Most recently, he finished a solid 3rd in the Renaissance Stakes on January 3, 2026, at Oaklawn—proving he belongs with the best 3-year-old sprinters in the country.

Next Start

Gotham Stakes

Grade III • $250,000

Date

Feb 28, 2026

Track

Aqueduct

Distance

1 Mile (Dirt)

Post / Jockey

9 • R. Vazquez

A key prep on the Road to the Kentucky Derby trail. Watch Dirty Rich stretch out to a mile for the first time on dirt.

Advent Stakes Victory

December 12, 2025 • Oaklawn Park • 5½f Dirt • Gate-to-wire in 1:04.11

Race Record

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Gotham Stakes (G3)

Aqueduct • 1m Dirt

Feb 28, '26
Post9
JockeyR. Vazquez
SurfaceDirt
NoteKey 3YO prep
3rd

Renaissance Stakes (BT)

Oaklawn Park • 6f Dirt

Jan 3, '26
JockeyR. Vazquez
NoteStrong effort
Earnings$14,625
Figure77
1st

Advent Stakes (BT) • $150K

Oaklawn Park • 5½f Dirt

Dec 12, '25
JockeyR. Vazquez
Time1:04.11
Margin1¾ lengths
StyleGate-to-wire
Earnings$85,500
Figure95
7th

Speakeasy Stakes (LS)

Santa Anita • 5f Turf

Oct 4, '25
SurfaceTurf
NoteFirst turf try
13th

Del Mar Juvenile Turf (G3)

Del Mar • 1m Turf

Sep 7, '25
SurfaceTurf
NoteStretched out on turf
1st

Maiden Special Weight

Del Mar • 5½f Dirt

Jul 31, '25
StyleWire-to-wire
NoteDominant maiden win
8th

Maiden Special Weight

Churchill Downs • 5½f Dirt

Jun 22, '25
NoteCareer debut

Career Totals

6
Starts
2
Wins
1
Show
$135,337
Earned

Pedigree

Sire

Thousand Words

Grade 2 winner, son of Pioneerof the Nile. Sire of fast, precocious runners. Standing at Spendthrift Farm in 2026 ($7,500 live foal). 2025 progeny earned $3.1M+ with seven stakes winners.

Pioneerof the Nile Empire Maker Unbridled
Dam

Live and Love

By Distorted Humor. Family traces to Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) winner Dancing in Silks. A sprint-oriented pedigree that delivers early speed with classic potential.

Distorted Humor Forty Niner Mr. Prospector

This pedigree screams early speed and dirt sprinting ability—exactly what Dirty Rich has delivered.

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Ralph Colville

Kentucky Breeder

Ralph Colville is a respected Kentucky-based breeder whose small but selective program consistently produces runners with early speed and class. He bred Dirty Rich (by Thousand Words out of his own Distorted Humor mare Live and Love) on his farm and consigned the dark bay colt as a yearling at Keeneland September.

Colville's focus on quality bloodlines from proven sprint and miler families has paid off handsomely—Dirty Rich's gate-to-wire Advent Stakes victory is the latest highlight from a breeder who quietly supplies talent to some of racing's sharpest owners and trainers.

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Ramon Vazquez

Jockey

Ramon Vazquez has quickly established himself as one of the top riders on the Oaklawn Park circuit and a go-to jockey for Peter Miller's barn. His sharp tactical sense and patience out of the gate have been a perfect match for Dirty Rich's front-running style.

Vazquez piloted Dirty Rich to his signature gate-to-wire Advent Stakes victory and kept the colt competitive with a strong third in the Renaissance Stakes. He retains the mount for the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct.

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Peter Miller

Leading Southern California Trainer

Peter Miller grew up at the racetrack, spending summers at Del Mar where his parents owned horses under Winning Ways Stable. After working for Hall of Fame trainer Charlie Whittingham and other top California conditioners, he launched his own barn and became one of the most consistent trainers on the West Coast.

A three-time Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner (Stormy Liberal twice, Belvoir Bay) and two-time Breeders' Cup Sprint winner (Roy H twice), Miller is renowned for developing fast, durable sprinters. With Dirty Rich, the veteran trainer has once again turned a $35,000 yearling purchase into a stakes winner—proving his gift for spotting and shaping gate-to-wire speed.

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Michael McMillan

Founder, KMAC Stables

Michael McMillan entered Thoroughbred ownership as a passionate hobby after buying a home near Del Mar Racetrack. A successful entrepreneur in firearms manufacturing (McMillan Firearms) and medical biologics & billing, he quickly built a competitive stable that already includes graded stakes winner Where's My Ring (G3 Gazelle Stakes).

McMillan's hands-on approach and sharp eye for talent have produced rapid success with Dirty Rich. His story appeals to both veteran fans and newcomers alike—racing as the ultimate blend of business acumen, patience, and excitement.

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Stephanie McMillan

Owner — Jewlz & Dirty Rich

The Stable

20 Horses • $1M+ Total Earnings

In Loving Memory

Kelly D. McMillan

Kelly D. McMillan

The man who inspired it all

KMAC Stables carries your name, your strength, and your spirit in every race we run.

KMAC Stables was named in honor of Kelly D. McMillan—a father whose grit, heart, and unwavering belief in family became the foundation for everything that followed. Every time these silks cross the wire, he's right there with us.

In Loving Memory

Where's My Ring

G3 Gazelle Stakes Winner • by Twirling Candy

Where's My Ring

We Will Never Forget the Joy You Brought Us

A striking bay filly who captured hearts from the moment she hit the track. From her commanding victory in the Gazelle Stakes to the fire she showed in every race, Where's My Ring was the horse that made KMAC Stables believe in the magic of this sport. She ran with everything she had, every single time.

"She wasn't just a racehorse. She was the one who started it all."