Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Events at Del Mar Racetrack

Welcome from Del Mar near San Diego, where day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

  • 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
  • 19.41: Turf Sprint
  • 20.21: Sprint
  • 9:01 PM: Distaff
  • 21.41: Turf
  • 22.25: Classic
  • 11:05 PM: Mile
  • 23.45: Dirt Mile
  • 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for female horses. However, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

  • G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
  • G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

  • G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
  • G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
  • Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
  • G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
  • Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices 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

Additional Highlights

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s event against two the top three from the Derby.

Stay tuned for all the latest coverage and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
Mark Mitchell Jr.
Mark Mitchell Jr.

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