2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Events at Del Mar
Welcome to Del Mar close to San Diego, California, where day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the concluding day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.
Full Running Order
Here is the complete lineup of races for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 7:41 PM: 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 & Mare Turf
Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint
This race had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this unique seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks 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 has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.
Important Recent Form
- Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Preview: Turf Sprint
A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
- G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Selection: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
Approximately a quarter-hour before the start in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds on the US tote 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 on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and 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 break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.
The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s event against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates and outcomes throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.