Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Action from Del Mar Racetrack

Welcome from Del Mar near San Diego, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

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

  • 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
  • 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
  • 8:21 PM: Sprint
  • 9:01 PM: Distaff
  • 9:41 PM: Turf
  • 22.25: Classic
  • 11:05 PM: Mile
  • 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
  • 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this unique seven-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, vet checks resulted in several scratches this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure 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 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)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

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)
  • G3 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)
  • G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over a quarter-hour until post time in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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 Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup between the leading trio from last year’s running against two the first three from the Derby.

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