2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Action from Del Mar Racetrack

Greetings to Del Mar near San Diego, California, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

  • 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
  • 19.41: Turf Sprint
  • 20.21: Sprint
  • 21.01: Distaff
  • 21.41: Turf
  • 10:25 PM: Classic
  • 23.05: Mile
  • 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
  • 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event was expected as one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the field looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

  • G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
  • G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

  • G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
  • G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
  • G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
  • G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
  • Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately a quarter-hour until post time in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices in the US pools include:

  • 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 Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s running against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

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