2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Action at Del Mar Racetrack
Welcome from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.
Full Running Order
Here is the full schedule of races for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:
- 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 22.25: Classic
- 23.05: Mile
- 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for female horses. However, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
Consequently, the field looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
- G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Selection: HOPE ROAD
Preview: Turf Sprint
A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated 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, 5.5f, 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, 5 furlongs, 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 before the start in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices 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
Beyond Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.
Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.
The Classic promises an exciting contest between 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 the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.