Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Events from Del Mar Racetrack
Greetings to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, as the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Below is the full schedule of events scheduled 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
- 21.01: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf
Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint
This event was expected as one of the stronger runnings of this unique seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks led to several scratches this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (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One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.
Key Form Lines
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
- Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
- Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 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 & Mare Sprint, the latest odds in the US pools 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
Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.
The Classic offers a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s running against two the top three from the Derby.
Stay tuned for ongoing updates and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
