Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action at Del Mar

Greetings from the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

  • 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
  • 19.41: Turf Sprint
  • 8:21 PM: Sprint
  • 21.01: 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 race was expected to be one of the stronger editions of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks led to several scratches this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One 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, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over a quarter-hour before the start 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

Other Key Contenders

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to 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.

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

The Classic offers an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing updates and outcomes from Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
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