Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Action from Del Mar
Greetings from Del Mar near San Diego, California, where day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.
Full Running Order
Below is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:
- 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 8:21 PM: Sprint
- 9:01 PM: Distaff
- 21.41: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf
Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint
This event had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
As a result, the field looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.
Important Recent Form
- 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
Turf Sprint Preview
A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.
Notable Recent Races
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (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
Approximately a quarter-hour before the start in 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
Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.
The Classic promises a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates and results from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
