Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events at Del Mar Racetrack
Greetings to Del Mar near San Diego, where the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.
Full Running Order
Below is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 7:41 PM: 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
- 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event was expected as among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.
Important Recent Form
- Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 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A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
- G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Latest Market Prices
Approximately a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices 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 Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar 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 end a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.
The Classic promises an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Derby.
Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and results from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
