Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events from Del Mar Racetrack

Greetings to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, as the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated to be among the more competitive editions of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (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 for 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

Other Key Contenders

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic offers a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing coverage and outcomes throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.