2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Events from Del Mar Racetrack

Welcome to the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider 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 GMT:

  • 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
  • 19.41: Turf Sprint
  • 20.21: Sprint
  • 9:01 PM: Distaff
  • 21.41: Turf
  • 10:25 PM: Classic
  • 11:05 PM: Mile
  • 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
  • 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race was expected to be among the more competitive runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, vet checks resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 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, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

  • Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
  • Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
  • Grade 3 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)
  • G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes before the start for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic race offers an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest updates and outcomes from Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
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