Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events at Del Mar Racetrack
Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, where day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.
Full Running Order
Here is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
- 19.41: 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
- 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for female horses. However, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.
Important Recent Form
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Selection: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
- Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
- Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Latest Market Prices
With just over a quarter-hour before the start for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds on the US tote are as follows:
- 4/5 Hope Road
- 3/1 Splendora
- 5/1 Richi
- 9-1 Vahva
- 11-1 Praying
- 14-1 Haulin Ice
- 16-1 Zeitlos
Other Key Contenders
Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.
The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup between the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.
Keep watching for all the latest updates and outcomes from Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
