Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action from Del Mar Racetrack
Greetings from Del Mar close to San Diego, where day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Here is the full schedule of races for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 21.41: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
- 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This race was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
Consequently, the field looks much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
- G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Selection: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.
Notable Recent Races
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 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, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
- Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, 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 on the US tote 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, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.
The Classic race promises an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s event against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.
Stay tuned for all the latest coverage and results throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
