The Weber City Miss Stakes is set to take place on April 19, 2025, at Laurel Park, featuring a competitive field of three-year-old fillies. This 1 1/16-mile dirt race carries a $150,000 purse, and the winner will earn an automatic berth into the Grade II Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico.
Race Details
Race: Weber City Miss Stakes
Date: April 19, 2025
Location: Laurel Park, Laurel, MD
Distance: 1 1/16 miles (Dirt)
Purse: $150,000
Post Time: 3:58 PM ET
Significance: Winner earns a spot in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes.
Field Overview
1. Reply (KY)
Pedigree: Curlin – Special Relativity, by Cowboy Cal
Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Trainer: Brittany T. Russell
Owner: Repole Stable
Analysis: A well-bred filly by Curlin, Reply has shown promise in her early races. She will need to prove she can handle the distance against this competitive field.
2. Ade (MD)
Pedigree: Hoppertunity – Princess Thunder, by Dixie Union
Jockey: TBD
Trainer: Rodolfo Sanchez-Salomon
Owner: High Schticking Thoroughbreds LLC
Analysis: Ade enters the race with solid credentials. Her sire, Hoppertunity, was a strong distance runner, suggesting she could handle the 1 1/16-mile trip.
3. Late Nite Call (VA)
Pedigree: Audible – Clockstrucktwelve, by Malibu Moon
Jockey: Tais Lyapustina
Trainer: Neil Saville
Owner: Richard E. Harris
Analysis: Late Nite Call has shown flashes of talent but will need a strong performance to contend with the top-tier fillies in this race.
4. Complexity Jane (KY)
Pedigree: Complexity – Bestinthebusiness, by Ghostzapper
Jockey: TBD
Trainer: Brittany T. Russell
Owner: Golden Lion Racing
Analysis: Complexity Jane is stepping up in class but has the pedigree to handle the challenge. Her sire, Complexity, was a talented miler.
5. Hollywood Beauty (KY)
Pedigree: Honor A. P. – America’s Friend, by Unusual Heat
Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Trainer: Manuel K. Montoya
Owner: Albert R. Lupcho, Jr.
Analysis: Hollywood Beauty has performed well in past races and could be a strong contender if she gets a favorable trip.
6. Safe Trust (MD)
Pedigree: Mosler – Annie Trust, by Super Ninety Nine
Jockey: D.V. Araujo
Trainer: Jose Corrales
Owner: Barak Farm
Analysis: A local Maryland-bred filly, Safe Trust has shown consistency in her races and could be a factor late in the stretch.
7. Moon Cache (MD)
Pedigree: Mosler – Moon Valley, by Malibu Moon
Jockey: R.E. Mena
Trainer: Michael E. Gorham
Owner: Original 6 Stable
Analysis: Moon Cache has the pedigree to handle the distance, but she will need to step up against this competitive field.
Race Outlook
The Weber City Miss Stakes features a deep and competitive field, headlined by Reply, Hollywood Beauty, and Safe Trust. Reply enters as a top contender, while Hollywood Beauty has proven consistency. Safe Trust’s experience at Laurel Park makes her a strong challenger.
