Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Events from Del Mar Racetrack
Welcome to the Del Mar track near San Diego, as day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Below is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
- 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
- 8:21 PM: Sprint
- 9:01 PM: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 23.05: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event was expected as one of the stronger runnings of this unique seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
Consequently, the field now appears much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
- G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-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, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- Grade 1 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)
Selection: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
Approximately 15 minutes before the start for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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
Other Key Contenders
Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, 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 and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.
The Classic offers a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s running and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.
Stay tuned for ongoing updates and outcomes from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.