Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events from Del Mar Racetrack
Welcome from Del Mar close to San Diego, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Below is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT:
- 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
- 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 9:01 PM: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 22.25: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event was expected to be one of the stronger runnings of this unique seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
As a result, the lineup now appears much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.
Notable Recent Races
- 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, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
- Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Latest Market Prices
Approximately a quarter-hour until post time for 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
Additional Highlights
Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French-trained horses at this meeting.
The Classic promises an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.
Stay tuned for ongoing updates and results from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
