2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Events at Del Mar

Welcome from Del Mar close to San Diego, as the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks 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

Below is the full schedule of events scheduled 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
  • 9:01 PM: Distaff
  • 21.41: Turf
  • 22.25: Classic
  • 23.05: Mile
  • 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
  • 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field looks significantly reduced, 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 considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

  • Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
  • Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

  • Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
  • G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
  • Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
  • G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
  • Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

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

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

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

Keep watching for ongoing coverage and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
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