Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action from Del Mar Racetrack
Welcome from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, where day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Here is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 9:01 PM: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 23.05: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf
Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint
This race was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
As a result, the lineup looks significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Preview: Turf Sprint
A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
- Grade 3 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, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
With just over 15 minutes until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices on the US tote 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
Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.
The Classic promises a thrilling matchup between the leading trio from last year’s running against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.
Stay tuned for ongoing updates and results throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
