Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Events at Del Mar Racetrack

Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive editions of this unique seven-furlong contest for female horses. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the field looks significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.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, both holding solid form. American-trained competitors like 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, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (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)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes before the start for the Filly and 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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic offers an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s event against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

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