Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events from Del Mar Racetrack
Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Below is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:
- 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
- 8:21 PM: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 21.41: Turf
- 22.25: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This race had been anticipated to be among the more competitive editions of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
As a result, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 1 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 contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.
Key Form Lines
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 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)
- Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Latest Market Prices
With just over 15 minutes before the start in the Filly & 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 Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.
The Classic race promises an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s event against two the first three from the Derby.
Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and outcomes from Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
