Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events from Del Mar

Greetings to Del Mar near San Diego, as the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

  • 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
  • 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
  • 8:21 PM: Sprint
  • 9:01 PM: Distaff
  • 21.41: Turf
  • 10:25 PM: Classic
  • 11:05 PM: Mile
  • 23.45: Dirt Mile
  • 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated to be one of the stronger runnings of this unique seven-furlong contest for female horses. However, vet checks resulted in several scratches this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

  • 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)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

  • Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
  • G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
  • Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
  • G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
  • Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over a quarter-hour before the start in the Filly & 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic race promises an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s event against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing updates and outcomes from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
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