2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Events at Del Mar

Greetings to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, as day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Below is the complete lineup of races for today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

  • 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
  • 19.41: Turf Sprint
  • 8:21 PM: Sprint
  • 9:01 PM: Distaff
  • 9:41 PM: Turf
  • 22.25: Classic
  • 23.05: Mile
  • 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
  • 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

  • G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
  • Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

  • Grade 2 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, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
  • Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
  • Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices on the US tote 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

Aside from Dettori’s rides, 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 edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic promises an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s event against two the top three from the Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest updates and results throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
Jill Walters
Jill Walters

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