Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action at Del Mar Racetrack
Greetings to the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, where the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the final 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
Below is the complete lineup of races for today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf
Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint
This race was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
Consequently, the lineup now appears much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
- G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however 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 are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
- Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
- Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
- G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Selection: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
Approximately a quarter-hour until post time 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
Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.
Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.
The Classic offers a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s event against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.
Keep watching for all the latest coverage and outcomes from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
