2025 Breeders’ Cup Second Day Events at Del Mar

Welcome to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, where day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition 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 events scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT:

  • 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
  • 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
  • 8:21 PM: Sprint
  • 21.01: Distaff
  • 9:41 PM: Turf
  • 10:25 PM: Classic
  • 23.05: Mile
  • 23.45: Dirt Mile
  • 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field looks significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic offers an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s event against two the first three from the Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and results throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
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