Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action at Del Mar Racetrack
Greetings to Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Below is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 8:21 PM: Sprint
- 9:01 PM: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 23.05: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf
Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint
This race was expected to be one of the stronger runnings of this unique seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.
Important Recent Form
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
- Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 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)
- G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 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 and Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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
Other Key Contenders
Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.
The Classic offers a thrilling matchup between the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Derby.
Keep watching for ongoing coverage and results from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.