Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action at Del Mar Racetrack

Welcome to Del Mar close to San Diego, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the concluding 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 scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

  • 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
  • 19.41: Turf Sprint
  • 8:21 PM: Sprint
  • 21.01: Distaff
  • 21.41: Turf
  • 22.25: Classic
  • 11:05 PM: Mile
  • 23.45: Dirt Mile
  • 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to several scratches earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

  • G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
  • G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim 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 rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

  • G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
  • G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
  • G3 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)
  • G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (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 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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few 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 also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

Stay tuned for ongoing updates and results from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
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