2025 Breeders’ Cup Second Day Events at Del Mar Racetrack

Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, where the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in GMT:

19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
19.41: Turf Sprint
8:21 PM: Sprint
9:01 PM: Distaff
9:41 PM: Turf
22.25: Classic
11:05 PM: Mile
11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (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 hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: 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

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s running against two the first three from the Derby.