2025 Breeders’ Cup Second Day Events from Del Mar Racetrack
Greetings from the Del Mar track near San Diego, as the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Here is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:
- 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 9:01 PM: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
- 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf
Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint
This event was expected to be one of the stronger editions of this unique 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
As a result, the field looks significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
- G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)
Selection: HOPE ROAD
Preview: Turf Sprint
A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, 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, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 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, 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 for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices on the US tote include:
- 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 Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group 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 is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.
The Classic race offers an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s event against two the first three from the Derby.
Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and results from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
