2025 Breeders’ Cup Second Day Events from Del Mar
Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, California, as day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Below is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 22.25: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This race had been anticipated as one of the stronger editions of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)
Selection: HOPE ROAD
Preview: Turf Sprint
One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.
Notable Recent Races
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
- Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Latest Market Prices
Approximately 15 minutes until post time in the Filly & 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
Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping 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 and two of the first three from the Derby.
Keep watching for all the latest coverage and results from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
