Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action at Del Mar

Greetings to the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, as day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated to be one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however attention remains 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 as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes before the start for 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

Additional Highlights

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature 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 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 and Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup between the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.