Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, as day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.
Today’s Race Schedule
Below is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in GMT:
- 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 8:21 PM: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 21.41: Turf
- 22.25: Classic
- 23.05: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf
Filly & Mare Sprint Preview
This event had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections led to several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
As a result, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.
Key Form Lines
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
- Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)
Top Pick: HOPE ROAD
Preview: Turf Sprint
A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.
Key Form Lines
- Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
- G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Top Pick: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
With just over a quarter-hour before the start in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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
Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.
Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.
The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s event against two the top three from the Derby.
Keep watching for all the latest updates and results from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
