Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Events from Del Mar Racetrack

Greetings to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
19.41: Turf Sprint
20.21: Sprint
21.01: Distaff
9:41 PM: 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 was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this unique seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 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, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes 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 Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic promises an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s event against two the top three from the Derby.