Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Action from Del Mar Racetrack

Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, California, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: 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
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this unique seven-furlong competition for female horses. However, vet checks resulted in several scratches this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on 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. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 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, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes before the start in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic offers a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

Stay tuned for all the latest coverage and results from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.