Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action at Del Mar Racetrack
Welcome to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, where the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Here is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 9:01 PM: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 22.25: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf
Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint
This race had been anticipated to be one of the stronger runnings of this unique 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
As a result, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.
Key Form Lines
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- Grade 3 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)
- Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Latest Market Prices
With just over 15 minutes until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices in the US pools 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 in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.
Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.
The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup between the leading trio from last year’s event against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.
Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and outcomes throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
