Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events at Del Mar Racetrack
Greetings to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, where the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Here is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT:
- 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 21.41: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 23.05: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf
Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint
This event had been anticipated to be one of the stronger editions of this unique seven-furlong contest for female horses. However, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
Consequently, the field looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.
Key Form Lines
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
- G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Preview: Turf Sprint
A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.
Key Form Lines
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
- G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Selection: AG BULLET
Latest Market Prices
Approximately a quarter-hour before the start for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices on the US tote 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
Beyond Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.
Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.
The Classic promises an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Derby.
Keep watching for ongoing updates and results from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
