Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action at Del Mar
Welcome to Del Mar close to San Diego, California, where the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.
Full Running Order
Here is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 9:01 PM: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 22.25: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
- 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event was expected to be one of the stronger editions of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
Consequently, the field looks much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
- G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.
Key Form Lines
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
- Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 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, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Selection: AG BULLET
Latest Market Prices
With just over a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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 become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.
French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.
The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s event against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.
Stay tuned for ongoing updates and outcomes from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
