Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events at Del Mar

Greetings from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of races for today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

  • 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
  • 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race was expected as one of the stronger editions of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

  • Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
  • Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

  • Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
  • Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
  • Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
  • G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
  • G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 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 & 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

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing updates and results from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
Lance Schwartz
Lance Schwartz

A certified Taichi and Kungfu instructor with over 15 years of experience, dedicated to promoting holistic wellness through martial arts.