Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Action from Del Mar
Welcome from Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as the second day 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 after an illustrious four-decade career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Here is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in GMT:
- 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
- 8:21 PM: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 21.41: 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 race was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this unique seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
As a result, the field looks significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.
Key Form Lines
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Preview: Turf Sprint
One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 2 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, 5f, 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, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Latest Market Prices
Approximately 15 minutes until post time in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices 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
Other Key Contenders
Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at this meeting.
The Classic race promises an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.
Keep watching for all the latest updates and results throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.