Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Action at Del Mar Racetrack

Welcome from Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Here is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

  • 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
  • 19.41: Turf Sprint
  • 20.21: Sprint
  • 9:01 PM: Distaff
  • 9:41 PM: Turf
  • 10:25 PM: Classic
  • 11:05 PM: Mile
  • 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
  • 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, vet checks led to several scratches this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi along with 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, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
  • G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

  • Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
  • G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
  • G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
  • G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
  • Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over a quarter-hour before the start for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds in the US pools 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

Beyond Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has 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 a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing updates and outcomes from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
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