Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Action from Del Mar Racetrack
Greetings to the Del Mar track near San Diego, as the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey 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, displaying start times in GMT:
- 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
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event was expected to be among the more competitive runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
Consequently, the lineup now appears much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Preview: Turf Sprint
One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.
Key Form Lines
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
- G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Selection: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
With just over 15 minutes until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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 in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.
The Classic offers a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s running against two the top three from the Derby.
Keep watching for all the latest updates and results throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
