2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Action at Del Mar

Greetings from Del Mar near San Diego, California, where the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks 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 full schedule of events for today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race had been anticipated to be one of the stronger editions of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for female horses. However, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 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, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes before the start in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices 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

Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

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

Stay tuned for all the latest updates and outcomes from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.