2025 Breeders’ Cup Second Day Action from Del Mar

Greetings to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Here is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:

  • 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
  • 19.41: Turf Sprint
  • 8:21 PM: Sprint
  • 9:01 PM: Distaff
  • 21.41: Turf
  • 10:25 PM: Classic
  • 23.05: Mile
  • 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
  • 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated to be one of the stronger runnings of this unique seven-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks much smaller, but trainer 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 considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

  • Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
  • Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

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

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

  • G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
  • Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
  • G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
  • Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
  • Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly and 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic promises a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s running against two the top three from the Derby.

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