2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Events at Del Mar Racetrack

Welcome from Del Mar near San Diego, California, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Here is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:

  • 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
  • 19.41: Turf Sprint
  • 20.21: Sprint
  • 9:01 PM: Distaff
  • 21.41: Turf
  • 22.25: Classic
  • 11:05 PM: Mile
  • 23.45: Dirt Mile
  • 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this unique seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

  • G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
  • Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

  • G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
  • Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (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, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly and 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 Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could 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, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic offers an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest coverage and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
Anthony Carpenter
Anthony Carpenter

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