Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events from Del Mar Racetrack

Welcome from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, as day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of races for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

  • 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
  • 7:41 PM: 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
  • 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event was expected as one of the stronger editions of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, vet checks led to several scratches earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

  • G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
  • Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (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, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
  • Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes until post time 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, 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 an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s running against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest coverage and outcomes throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
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