Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events from Del Mar
Welcome from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the final 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 racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 8:21 PM: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 21.41: Turf
- 22.25: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This race was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
Consequently, the lineup now appears much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 1 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, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.
Key Form Lines
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
- Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
- G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
With just over 15 minutes until post time for the Filly & 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 include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.
The Classic promises an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Derby.
Keep watching for all the latest updates and outcomes throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
