Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action from Del Mar Racetrack
Welcome to the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, where day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.
Full Running Order
Below 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
- 8:21 PM: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 9:41 PM: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 11:05 PM: Mile
- 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event had been anticipated to be one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.
As a result, the field now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Turf Sprint Preview
A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.
Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.
Key Form Lines
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
- Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
- G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Selection: AG BULLET
Latest Market Prices
Approximately 15 minutes until post time in 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
Other Key Contenders
Beyond Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.
Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.
The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup between the leading trio from last year’s event against two the first three from the Derby.
Keep watching for all the latest updates and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
