Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Events from Del Mar
Welcome to the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, 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, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.
Full Running Order
Below is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in GMT:
- 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 8:21 PM: Sprint
- 9:01 PM: Distaff
- 21.41: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 23.05: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This race had been anticipated as one of the stronger editions of this unique 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.
Important Recent Form
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
- G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)
Selection: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- Grade 1 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)
- Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
- Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Latest Market Prices
Approximately 15 minutes before the start in the Filly and 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 Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.
Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.
The Classic race offers an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s event against two the first three from the Derby.
Keep watching for all the latest coverage and results from Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
