Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events from Del Mar
Greetings from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, where day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Here is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in GMT:
- 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 8:21 PM: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 22.25: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event had been anticipated to be one of the stronger editions of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for female horses. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
Consequently, the lineup looks significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.
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, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Selection: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
- Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Selection: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
With just over 15 minutes before the start for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds on the US tote 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
Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.
The Classic promises a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Derby.
Keep watching for all the latest updates and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.