2025 Breeders’ Cup Second Day Events at Del Mar Racetrack

Greetings to Del Mar close to San Diego, where day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Here is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race 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, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, while 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)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes before the start 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

Additional Highlights

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

Stay tuned for all the latest updates and outcomes from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.