Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Action at Del Mar Racetrack
Welcome from Del Mar close to San Diego, California, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Below is the full schedule of races for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 22.25: Classic
- 23.05: Mile
- 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event was expected to be one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
As a result, the lineup looks much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.
Key Form Lines
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
- G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Selection: HOPE ROAD
Preview: Turf Sprint
A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.
Notable Recent Races
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
- Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
- G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Selection: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
With just over a quarter-hour before the start for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices in the US pools 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
Additional Highlights
Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.
Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.
The Classic promises an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s running against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.
Keep watching for ongoing coverage and outcomes throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
