2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Events from Del Mar

Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, where day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Here is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event was expected to be one of the stronger runnings of this unique seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• G1 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

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey 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, each holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 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)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes before the start in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Additional Highlights

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Derby.

Stay tuned for all the latest updates and outcomes from Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.