Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Action at Del Mar
Welcome from Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Here is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 23.05: Mile
- 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event was expected as among the more competitive editions of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
As a result, the field now appears much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Preview: Turf Sprint
A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.
Key Form Lines
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
- Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
With just over a quarter-hour until post time 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
Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries feature 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 renewal of the Turf.
Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to break 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 running against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates and outcomes from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
