Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action from Del Mar

Welcome to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

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

19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
19.41: Turf Sprint
8:21 PM: Sprint
21.01: Distaff
21.41: Turf
10:25 PM: Classic
11:05 PM: Mile
23.45: Dirt Mile
12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this unique 7-furlong contest for female horses. However, vet checks led to several scratches earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately a quarter-hour before the start for 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

Additional Highlights

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries feature 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 a stellar edition of the Turf.

French trainer 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 lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race offers an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Derby.