2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Action at Del Mar Racetrack

Greetings to the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Here is the complete lineup of races for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:

  • 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
  • 19.41: Turf Sprint
  • 8:21 PM: Sprint
  • 9:01 PM: Distaff
  • 9:41 PM: Turf
  • 22.25: Classic
  • 23.05: Mile
  • 23.45: Dirt Mile
  • 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race was expected as one of the stronger runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

  • G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
  • G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory 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, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

  • Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
  • Grade 1 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, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately a quarter-hour until post time in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Additional Highlights

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s event against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and outcomes throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
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