Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Events at Del Mar

Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, California, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Here is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered 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, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus 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, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, 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 latest odds 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

Other Key Contenders

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s running against two the first three from the Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and results from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.