2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Events at Del Mar Racetrack

Welcome from Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

  • 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
  • 19.41: Turf Sprint
  • 20.21: Sprint
  • 21.01: Distaff
  • 9:41 PM: Turf
  • 22.25: Classic
  • 23.05: Mile
  • 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
  • 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this unique seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup looks significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

  • G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
  • Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

  • Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
  • G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
  • Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
  • G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
  • G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes until post time in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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 on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include 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 and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic offers a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s event against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing coverage and results from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
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