Dirtiest Sin delivered for The Sidley Stud in the $125.000 MTH Stakes, scoring at 5-1 odds under Bravo J. The 5-year-old gelding stayed close throughout, challenged Get My Punch On through the later stages, and finished the job in 1:45.18 over firm Monmouth turf.

Race Recap

The MTH Stakes was run at 1 1/8 miles on firm turf for three-year-olds and upward, with a purse of $125.000. Dirtiest Sin, owned and trained by The Sidley Stud and ridden by Bravo J, earned the victory. Get My Punch On gave The Sidley Stud a one-two finish, while Zionist Moon completed the trifecta.

Get My Punch On showed the way early, leading through the opening call and holding that advantage through the second call. Dirtiest Sin tracked closest in second at both of those early points, staying within striking range as the race developed.

Simply Better was third early and remained close through the second call, while Zionist Moon settled fourth at the opening call before moving into third by the stretch call. Kayak was fifth early and continued from the back of the compact field.

At the stretch call, Get My Punch On still held a narrow advantage, with Dirtiest Sin pressing in second. Zionist Moon had advanced into third, Kayak moved into fourth, and Simply Better dropped back to fifth. In the final drive, Dirtiest Sin took over and drew clear enough to win, while Get My Punch On stayed on gamely for second. Zionist Moon finished third as the heavy favorite, Kayak was fourth, and Simply Better finished fifth.

Get My Punch On ran much better than expected, finishing second at 47-1 odds after leading deep into the race.

Each Runner Mentioned

Dirtiest Sin tracked the leader from second, moved to challenge late, and won the MTH Stakes in 1:45.18.

Get My Punch On controlled the early and middle stages, led into the stretch call, and held second in a strong effort.

Zionist Moon raced in fourth early, advanced into third, and finished third as the favorite.

Kayak trailed early, moved into fourth by the stretch call, and stayed there to the finish.

Simply Better was positioned third early, remained close through the second call, but faded to fifth.

Dirtiest Sin is by Sinissippi Rubicon out of Dirty Storm, was bred by Arindel in Ontario, is currently owned by The Sidley Stud, and now has lifetime earnings of $190.41.

Track: Firm
Time: :47¹  1:10³  1:33⁴  1:45

$2 Mutuel Prices:

$1 Exacta: 4 – 5 Paid 118.60
$1 Trifecta: 4 – 5 – 2 Paid 295.30

Scratched: None

Categories: STAKES ARTICLES, Ungraded