2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Events from Del Mar

Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, as day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated to be one of the stronger editions of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 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)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately 15 minutes until post time in the Filly and 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic offers an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s running against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

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