Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events from Del Mar

Greetings to Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the complete lineup of races for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

  • 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
  • 19.41: Turf Sprint
  • 8:21 PM: Sprint
  • 21.01: Distaff
  • 21.41: Turf
  • 22.25: Classic
  • 11:05 PM: Mile
  • 23.45: Dirt Mile
  • 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

  • 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

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

  • Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
  • G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 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)
  • Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes until post time in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices in the US pools 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 Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic promises a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the top three from the Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing updates and results throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
Gary Moore
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