Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events at Del Mar Racetrack
Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, California, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Here is the complete lineup of races for today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT:
- 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
- 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf
Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint
This event had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this unique 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, vet checks led to several scratches earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, though 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 main challenger.
Important Recent Form
- Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
- G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 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)
- Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
Approximately a quarter-hour until post time in the Filly & 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, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to 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 also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.
The Classic promises an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s running against two the top three from the Derby.
Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and outcomes throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.