Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Action at Del Mar Racetrack
Welcome to the Del Mar track near San Diego, as the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Below is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT:
- 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
- 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
- 8:21 PM: Sprint
- 9:01 PM: Distaff
- 21.41: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
- 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event was expected as one of the stronger editions of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
Consequently, the field looks much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Selection: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.
Notable Recent Races
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
- G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Latest Market Prices
With just over a quarter-hour until post time in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices in the US pools include:
- 4-5 Hope Road
- 3/1 Splendora
- 5-1 Richi
- 9-1 Vahva
- 11/1 Praying
- 14/1 Haulin Ice
- 16/1 Zeitlos
Additional Highlights
Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.
The Classic promises a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the top three from the Derby.
Keep watching for all the latest coverage and results throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
