Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Events at Del Mar
Greetings to the Del Mar track near San Diego, as day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Below is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
- 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
- 8:21 PM: Sprint
- 9:01 PM: Distaff
- 21.41: Turf
- 22.25: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event was expected to be one of the stronger editions of this unique seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
As a result, the field looks much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.
Notable Recent Races
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 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, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
With just over 15 minutes before the start in 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, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.
Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.
The Classic race promises an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Derby.
Stay tuned for all the latest coverage and outcomes from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
