The $200,000 Honorable Miss Stakes (G2) takes place on Sunday, July 20, 2025, as Race 9 at Saratoga Race Course, with post time set for 5:44 PM ET. This six-furlong dirt sprint for fillies and mares aged 4 and up features a field of nine contenders, including multiple graded stakes winners, elite pedigrees, and top jockey-trainer pairings. With speed figures soaring and form lines converging, this Grade II event promises a high-octane showdown in the Spa’s sprint division.
Contenders & Horse Profiles
| Horse Name | Pedigree | Trainer | Jockey | Morning Line Odds |
| Scylla | Tapit – Close Hatches | Bill Mott | Joel Rosario | 2-1 Favorite |
| Jody’s Pride | American Pharoah – Jody’s Song | Jorge Abreu | Flavien Prat | 4-1 |
| R Disaster | Awesome Slew – Making Havoc | Saffie Joseph Jr. | Jose Ortiz | 9-2 |
| Striker Has Dial | Dialed In – Lotta Lolly | Horacio De Paz | Kendrick Carmouche | 5-1 |
| Benedetta | City of Light – Tessie Flip | Steve Asmussen | Dylan Davis | 8-1 |
| Halina’s Forte | Mitole – Lunarlady | Philip Bauer | Irad Ortiz Jr. | 10-1 |
| Carmelina | Maximus Mischief – Complete St. | Robert Reid Jr. | Luis Saez | 15-1 |
| Zadorsky | Tapiture – Fingerprint | D. Whitworth Beckman | Manuel Franco | 15-1 |
| Little Prankster | Practical Joke – Good Grammar | Philip Bauer | Junior Alvarado | 15-1 |
Pedigree Insights & Sprint Potential
Scylla, a Juddmonte homebred, is by Tapit out of champion Close Hatches. She brings elite class and stamina, with a sharp turn of foot that suits Saratoga’s sprint setup. Jody’s Pride, by American Pharoah, won the G2 Ruffian and placed in the Bed o’ Roses. Her pedigree blends stamina and tactical speed. R Disaster, by Awesome Slew, is a 4-time sprint winner with a dominant 6½-length victory in the Rehoboth Stakes. Striker Has Dial, by Dialed In, owns one of the highest speed ratings in the field (112) and has hit the board in five straight stakes. Benedetta, by City of Light, has placed in multiple graded events and brings a strong closing kick. Halina’s Forte, by Mitole, is lightly raced this year but finished second in the Prairie Rose Stakes and has a pedigree built for acceleration. Carmelina, by Maximus Mischief, enters off back-to-back wins and could be a pace factor. Zadorsky, by Tapiture, won her last two starts by open lengths and is improving rapidly. Little Prankster, by Practical Joke, returned from a layoff with a win at Churchill Downs and may be rounding into form.
Jockey & Trainer Matchups to Watch
Joel Rosario (Scylla) and Bill Mott are a proven Grade II-winning duo. Flavien Prat (Jody’s Pride) excels in timing late rallies and has stakes success at Saratoga. Jose Ortiz (R Disaster) and Saffie Joseph Jr. have teamed up for multiple wins this season. Kendrick Carmouche (Striker Has Dial) is aggressive early and could control the pace. Irad Ortiz Jr. (Halina’s Forte) is Saratoga’s perennial leading rider and dangerous on any mount.
Recent Form & Speed Figures
| Horse Name | Last Race Result | Speed Rating | Surface |
| Scylla | 2nd in Bed o’ Roses (G2) | 111 | Dirt |
| Jody’s Pride | 3rd in Bed o’ Roses (G2) | 99 | Dirt |
| R Disaster | 1st in Rehoboth Stakes | 104 | Dirt |
| Striker Has Dial | 2nd in Skipat Stakes | 112 | Dirt |
| Benedetta | 2nd in Winning Colors (G3) | 100 | Dirt |
| Halina’s Forte | 2nd in Prairie Rose Stakes | 96 | Dirt |
| Carmelina | 1st in Unique Bella Stakes | 102 | Dirt |
| Zadorsky | 1st in Churchill Downs Allowance | 96 | Dirt |
| Little Prankster | 1st in Churchill Downs Allowance | 95 | Dirt |
Predicted Finish & Strategy
Winner: Scylla – class edge, elite pedigree, tactical speed
Place: Striker Has Dial – high speed figure, consistent stakes form
Show: Jody’s Pride – proven Grade II performer with late kick
