Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events at Del Mar Racetrack
Greetings to Del Mar near San Diego, where day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.
Full Running Order
Below is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT:
- 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
- 8:21 PM: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 21.41: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 23.05: Mile
- 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This race was expected as among the more competitive editions of this unique 7-furlong contest for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
Consequently, the field looks much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.
Key Form Lines
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
- G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)
Selection: HOPE ROAD
Preview: Turf Sprint
A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.
Notable Recent Races
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
- G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
With just over 15 minutes before the start in the Filly and 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 Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.
Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.
The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s event against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.
Stay tuned for ongoing updates and outcomes throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
