Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action at Del Mar Racetrack
Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, where the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career.
Full Running Order
Below is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 7:00 PM: Filly and 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
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, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
As a result, the field now appears much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)
Selection: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.
Notable Recent Races
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 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)
- Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
- G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Selection: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
With just over a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices 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
Additional Highlights
Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.
The Classic race offers an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s event against two the top three from the Derby.
Stay tuned for ongoing updates and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.