Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Action from Del Mar
Welcome from Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Below is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
- 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 9:01 PM: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this unique seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, vet checks resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
Consequently, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- 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 contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 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, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
- Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (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 latest odds on the US tote 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 Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to 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, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end 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 running and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.
Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and outcomes from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.