Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action from Del Mar
Welcome from Del Mar near San Diego, where day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Below is the full schedule of races for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in GMT:
- 7:00 PM: 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
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
As a result, the lineup looks significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
- G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.
Key Form Lines
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
- Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (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)
- G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
Approximately a quarter-hour before the start for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds in the US pools 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
Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card feature 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 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-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.
The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.
Keep watching for ongoing coverage and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
