Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Events at Del Mar Racetrack

Greetings from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, as the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in GMT:

19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
19.41: Turf Sprint
20.21: Sprint
21.01: Distaff
9:41 PM: Turf
10:25 PM: Classic
23.05: Mile
23.45: Dirt Mile
00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. However, vet checks resulted in several scratches this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup looks significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately a quarter-hour 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

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

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

The Classic race promises an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s running against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.