2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Action at Del Mar Racetrack

Greetings from Del Mar near San Diego, California, where the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes before the start for 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 in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s event against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Stay tuned for all the latest updates and results from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.