Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action from Del Mar Racetrack
Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, California, as the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup 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 40-year career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Here is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:
- 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 8:21 PM: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
- 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This race was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this unique seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including 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 claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as 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
Turf Sprint Preview
One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
- Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Latest Market Prices
With just over a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds on the US tote 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
Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.
Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.
The Classic race promises an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the top three from the Derby.
Keep watching for all the latest coverage and outcomes from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
