2025 Breeders’ Cup Second Day Action at Del Mar

Greetings from Del Mar near San Diego, as day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the final 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 full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly and 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
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections led to several scratches earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 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

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 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 a quarter-hour until post time for 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

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break 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 and two of the top three from the Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest coverage and results throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.