Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events from Del Mar
Welcome from Del Mar close to San Diego, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.
Full Running Order
Here is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:
- 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
- 19.41: Turf Sprint
- 20.21: Sprint
- 21.01: Distaff
- 21.41: Turf
- 10:25 PM: Classic
- 23.05: Mile
- 23.45: Dirt Mile
- 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf
Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint
This race was expected as one of the stronger runnings of this unique 7-furlong contest for female horses. However, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.
Consequently, the field looks much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.
Important Recent Form
- G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
- G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)
Selection: HOPE ROAD
Preview: Turf Sprint
One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.
Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.
Notable Recent Races
- G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
- G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
- G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
- G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
- G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)
Selection: AG BULLET
Current Betting Odds
With just over a quarter-hour before the start in 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
Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.
Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.
The Classic offers a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Derby.
Keep watching for all the latest updates and outcomes from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.